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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.14, 23,847.93 and 12,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.14, 23,847.93 and 12,322.50 is: 16,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.14 : 23,847.93 = 12,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.14/23,847.93 = 12,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.14x = 23,847.93 × 12,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.14x = 293,866,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,866,117.43/17,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,987.33

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