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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115.13, 23,618.64 and 12,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115.13, 23,618.64 and 12,074.08 is: 16,662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115.13 : 23,618.64 = 12,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115.13/23,618.64 = 12,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115.13x = 23,618.64 × 12,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115.13x = 285,173,348.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,173,348.85/17,115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.06

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