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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.34, 23,752.99 and 12,180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.34, 23,752.99 and 12,180.51 is: 16,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.34 : 23,752.99 = 12,180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.34/23,752.99 = 12,180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.34x = 23,752.99 × 12,180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.34x = 289,323,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,323,532.22/17,213.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.10

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