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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.28, 23,994.54 and 12,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.28, 23,994.54 and 12,356.04 is: 17,057.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.28 : 23,994.54 = 12,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.28/23,994.54 = 12,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.28x = 23,994.54 × 12,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.28x = 296,477,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,477,496.02/17,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.29

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