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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.97, 23,727.90 and 12,090.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.97, 23,727.90 and 12,090.25 is: 16,675.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.97 : 23,727.90 = 12,090.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.97/23,727.90 = 12,090.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.97x = 23,727.90 × 12,090.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.97x = 286,876,242.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,876,242.98/17,202.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,675.97

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