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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.16, 23,893.26 and 12,006.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.16, 23,893.26 and 12,006.84 is: 16,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.16 : 23,893.26 = 12,006.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.16/23,893.26 = 12,006.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.16x = 23,893.26 × 12,006.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.16x = 286,882,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,882,549.90/17,321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,562.55

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