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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.70, 23,950.82 and 12,580.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.70, 23,950.82 and 12,580.18 is: 17,346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.70 : 23,950.82 = 12,580.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.70/23,950.82 = 12,580.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.70x = 23,950.82 × 12,580.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.70x = 301,305,626.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,305,626.75/17,369.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,346.62

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