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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.77, 23,934.41 and 12,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.77, 23,934.41 and 12,041.66 is: 16,617.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.77 : 23,934.41 = 12,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.77/23,934.41 = 12,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.77x = 23,934.41 × 12,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.77x = 288,210,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,210,027.52/17,343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,617.50

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