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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.76, 23,930.26 and 12,038.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.76, 23,930.26 and 12,038.65 is: 16,613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.76 : 23,930.26 = 12,038.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.76/23,930.26 = 12,038.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.76x = 23,930.26 × 12,038.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.76x = 288,088,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,088,035.79/17,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,613.35

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