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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.96, 23,643.28 and 12,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.96, 23,643.28 and 12,035.60 is: 16,608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.96 : 23,643.28 = 12,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.96/23,643.28 = 12,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.96x = 23,643.28 × 12,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.96x = 284,561,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,561,060.77/17,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.98

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