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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.24, 23,983.92 and 12,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.24, 23,983.92 and 12,058.92 is: 16,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.24 : 23,983.92 = 12,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.24/23,983.92 = 12,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.24x = 23,983.92 × 12,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.24x = 289,220,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,220,172.57/17,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,647.45

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