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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.08, 23,950.30 and 12,833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.08, 23,950.30 and 12,833.63 is: 17,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.08 : 23,950.30 = 12,833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.08/23,950.30 = 12,833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.08x = 23,950.30 × 12,833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.08x = 307,369,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,369,168.84/17,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,705.52

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