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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,298.30, 23,858.91 and 12,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,298.30, 23,858.91 and 12,822.24 is: 17,685.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,298.30 : 23,858.91 = 12,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,298.30/23,858.91 = 12,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,298.30x = 23,858.91 × 12,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,298.30x = 305,924,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,924,670.16/17,298.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685.24

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