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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.80, 23,860.98 and 12,823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.80, 23,860.98 and 12,823.74 is: 17,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.80 : 23,860.98 = 12,823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.80/23,860.98 = 12,823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.80x = 23,860.98 × 12,823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.80x = 305,987,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,987,003.67/17,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,687.31

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