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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.22, 23,806.14 and 12,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.22, 23,806.14 and 12,217.86 is: 16,842.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.22 : 23,806.14 = 12,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.22/23,806.14 = 12,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.22x = 23,806.14 × 12,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.22x = 290,860,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,860,085.66/17,269.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,842.69

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