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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.58, 23,418.50 and 12,508.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.58, 23,418.50 and 12,508.99 is: 17,257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.58 : 23,418.50 = 12,508.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.58/23,418.50 = 12,508.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.58x = 23,418.50 × 12,508.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.58x = 292,941,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,941,782.32/16,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,257.67

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