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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.70, 23,794.41 and 12,209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.70, 23,794.41 and 12,209.36 is: 16,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.70 : 23,794.41 = 12,209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.70/23,794.41 = 12,209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.70x = 23,794.41 × 12,209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.70x = 290,514,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,514,517.68/17,260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,830.98

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