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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.91, 23,671.26 and 12,431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.91, 23,671.26 and 12,431.28 is: 17,160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.91 : 23,671.26 = 12,431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.91/23,671.26 = 12,431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.91x = 23,671.26 × 12,431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.91x = 294,264,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,264,061.01/17,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,160.35

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