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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.54, 23,886.45 and 12,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.54, 23,886.45 and 12,276.14 is: 16,922.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.54 : 23,886.45 = 12,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.54/23,886.45 = 12,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.54x = 23,886.45 × 12,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.54x = 293,233,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,233,404.30/17,327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,922.97

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