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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.92, 23,994.33 and 12,105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.92, 23,994.33 and 12,105.38 is: 16,695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.92 : 23,994.33 = 12,105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.92/23,994.33 = 12,105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.92x = 23,994.33 × 12,105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.92x = 290,460,497.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,460,497.09/17,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.13

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