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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.34, 23,897.97 and 12,022.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.34, 23,897.97 and 12,022.26 is: 16,584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.34 : 23,897.97 = 12,022.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.34/23,897.97 = 12,022.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.34x = 23,897.97 × 12,022.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.34x = 287,307,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,307,608.81/17,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.04

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