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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.74, 23,549.70 and 12,604.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.74, 23,549.70 and 12,604.12 is: 17,388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.74 : 23,549.70 = 12,604.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.74/23,549.70 = 12,604.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.74x = 23,549.70 × 12,604.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.74x = 296,823,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,823,244.76/17,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,388.86

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