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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.99, 23,995.89 and 12,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.99, 23,995.89 and 12,361.24 is: 17,051.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.99 : 23,995.89 = 12,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.99/23,995.89 = 12,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.99x = 23,995.89 × 12,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.99x = 296,618,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,618,955.30/17,394.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,051.98

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