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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.74, 23,599.35 and 12,383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.74, 23,599.35 and 12,383.82 is: 17,082.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.74 : 23,599.35 = 12,383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.74/23,599.35 = 12,383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.74x = 23,599.35 × 12,383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.74x = 292,250,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,250,102.52/17,107.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.92

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