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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,210.40, 23,750.88 and 12,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,210.40, 23,750.88 and 12,183.60 is: 16,813.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,210.40 : 23,750.88 = 12,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,210.40/23,750.88 = 12,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,210.40x = 23,750.88 × 12,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,210.40x = 289,371,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,371,221.57/17,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,813.74

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