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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.78, 23,944.09 and 12,575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.78, 23,944.09 and 12,575.25 is: 17,339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.78 : 23,944.09 = 12,575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.78/23,944.09 = 12,575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.78x = 23,944.09 × 12,575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.78x = 301,102,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,102,735.18/17,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,339.86

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