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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.55, 23,519.70 and 12,330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.55, 23,519.70 and 12,330.63 is: 17,005.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.55 : 23,519.70 = 12,330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.55/23,519.70 = 12,330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.55x = 23,519.70 × 12,330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.55x = 290,012,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,012,718.41/17,054.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,005.01

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