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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,353.92, 23,949.12 and 12,319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,353.92, 23,949.12 and 12,319.92 is: 17,001.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,353.92 : 23,949.12 = 12,319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,353.92/23,949.12 = 12,319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,353.92x = 23,949.12 × 12,319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,353.92x = 295,051,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,051,242.47/17,353.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,001.99

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