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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.20, 23,942.93 and 12,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.20, 23,942.93 and 12,261.20 is: 16,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.20 : 23,942.93 = 12,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.20/23,942.93 = 12,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.20x = 23,942.93 × 12,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.20x = 293,569,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,569,053.32/17,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,912.41

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