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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.76, 23,745.61 and 12,679.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.76, 23,745.61 and 12,679.45 is: 17,479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.76 : 23,745.61 = 12,679.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.76/23,745.61 = 12,679.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.76x = 23,745.61 × 12,679.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.76x = 301,081,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,081,274.71/17,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,479.56

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