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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.01, 23,819.58 and 12,227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.01, 23,819.58 and 12,227.58 is: 16,856.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.01 : 23,819.58 = 12,227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.01/23,819.58 = 12,227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.01x = 23,819.58 × 12,227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.01x = 291,255,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,255,820.02/17,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,856.05

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