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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.28, 23,581.33 and 12,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.28, 23,581.33 and 12,083.18 is: 16,650.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.28 : 23,581.33 = 12,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.28/23,581.33 = 12,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.28x = 23,581.33 × 12,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.28x = 284,937,306.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,937,306.91/17,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,650.07

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