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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.57, 23,806.28 and 12,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.57, 23,806.28 and 12,995.58 is: 17,910.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.57 : 23,806.28 = 12,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.57/23,806.28 = 12,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.57x = 23,806.28 × 12,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.57x = 309,376,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,376,448.73/17,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,910.39

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