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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.64, 23,946.60 and 12,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.64, 23,946.60 and 12,394 is: 17,085.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.64 : 23,946.60 = 12,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.64/23,946.60 = 12,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.64x = 23,946.60 × 12,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.64x = 296,794,160.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,794,160.40/17,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,085.97

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