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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.16, 23,464.86 and 12,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.16, 23,464.86 and 12,251.68 is: 16,870.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.16 : 23,464.86 = 12,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.16/23,464.86 = 12,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.16x = 23,464.86 × 12,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.16x = 287,483,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,483,955.96/17,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.97

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