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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.55, 23,948.19 and 12,832.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.55, 23,948.19 and 12,832.09 is: 17,703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.55 : 23,948.19 = 12,832.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.55/23,948.19 = 12,832.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.55x = 23,948.19 × 12,832.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.55x = 307,305,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,305,464.40/17,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,703.41

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