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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.36, 23,946.08 and 12,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.36, 23,946.08 and 12,326.06 is: 16,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.36 : 23,946.08 = 12,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.36/23,946.08 = 12,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.36x = 23,946.08 × 12,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.36x = 295,160,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,160,818.84/17,372.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,990.25

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