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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.52, 23,640.87 and 12,363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.52, 23,640.87 and 12,363.48 is: 17,045.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.52 : 23,640.87 = 12,363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.52/23,640.87 = 12,363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.52x = 23,640.87 × 12,363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.52x = 292,283,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,283,423.43/17,147.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,045.23

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