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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.05, 23,998.91 and 12,088.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.05, 23,998.91 and 12,088.58 is: 16,680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.05 : 23,998.91 = 12,088.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.05/23,998.91 = 12,088.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.05x = 23,998.91 × 12,088.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.05x = 290,112,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,112,563.01/17,392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,680.76

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