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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,318.72, 23,888.76 and 12,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,318.72, 23,888.76 and 12,011.60 is: 16,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,318.72 : 23,888.76 = 12,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,318.72/23,888.76 = 12,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,318.72x = 23,888.76 × 12,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,318.72x = 286,942,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,942,244.29/17,318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,568.33

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