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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.78, 23,693.19 and 12,464.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.78, 23,693.19 and 12,464.73 is: 17,203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.78 : 23,693.19 = 12,464.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.78/23,693.19 = 12,464.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.78x = 23,693.19 × 12,464.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.78x = 295,329,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,329,216.19/17,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,203.53

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