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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.02, 23,670.16 and 12,125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.02, 23,670.16 and 12,125.09 is: 16,732.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.02 : 23,670.16 = 12,125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.02/23,670.16 = 12,125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.02x = 23,670.16 × 12,125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.02x = 287,002,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,002,849.18/17,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,732.89

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