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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.41, 25,844.23 and 12,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.41, 25,844.23 and 12,237.91 is: 18,342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.41 : 25,844.23 = 12,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.41/25,844.23 = 12,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.41x = 25,844.23 × 12,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.41x = 316,279,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,279,360.76/17,243.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.04

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