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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,838.92, 23,224.98 and 12,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,838.92, 23,224.98 and 12,361.24 is: 17,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,838.92 : 23,224.98 = 12,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,838.92/23,224.98 = 12,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,838.92x = 23,224.98 × 12,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,838.92x = 287,089,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,089,551.78/16,838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.17

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