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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.41, 23,809.79 and 12,233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.41, 23,809.79 and 12,233.45 is: 16,867.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.41 : 23,809.79 = 12,233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.41/23,809.79 = 12,233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.41x = 23,809.79 × 12,233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.41x = 291,275,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,275,787.01/17,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,867.56

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