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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.81, 23,850.82 and 12,110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.81, 23,850.82 and 12,110.57 is: 16,698.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.81 : 23,850.82 = 12,110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.81/23,850.82 = 12,110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.81x = 23,850.82 × 12,110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.81x = 288,847,025.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,847,025.17/17,297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,698.47

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