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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.19, 23,912.75 and 12,806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.19, 23,912.75 and 12,806.64 is: 17,667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.19 : 23,912.75 = 12,806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.19/23,912.75 = 12,806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.19x = 23,912.75 × 12,806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.19x = 306,242,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,242,012.68/17,333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,667.95

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