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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.30, 23,442.39 and 12,299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.30, 23,442.39 and 12,299.10 is: 16,937.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.30 : 23,442.39 = 12,299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.30/23,442.39 = 12,299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.30x = 23,442.39 × 12,299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.30x = 288,320,298.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,320,298.85/17,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,937.80

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