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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.73, 23,785.61 and 12,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.73, 23,785.61 and 12,214.48 is: 16,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.73 : 23,785.61 = 12,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.73/23,785.61 = 12,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.73x = 23,785.61 × 12,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.73x = 290,528,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,528,857.63/17,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,835.68

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