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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.54, 23,887.83 and 12,277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.54, 23,887.83 and 12,277.14 is: 16,924.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.54 : 23,887.83 = 12,277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.54/23,887.83 = 12,277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.54x = 23,887.83 × 12,277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.54x = 293,274,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,274,233.21/17,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,924.35

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