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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.34, 23,754.98 and 12,771.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.34, 23,754.98 and 12,771.64 is: 17,581.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.34 : 23,754.98 = 12,771.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.34/23,754.98 = 12,771.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.34x = 23,754.98 × 12,771.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.34x = 303,389,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,389,870.13/17,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,581.36

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