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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.61, 23,649.27 and 12,349.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.61, 23,649.27 and 12,349.19 is: 17,065.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.61 : 23,649.27 = 12,349.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.61/23,649.27 = 12,349.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.61x = 23,649.27 × 12,349.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.61x = 292,049,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,049,341.41/17,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.32

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