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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.99, 24,103.98 and 12,663.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.99, 24,103.98 and 12,663.23 is: 17,490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.99 : 24,103.98 = 12,663.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.99/24,103.98 = 12,663.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.99x = 24,103.98 × 12,663.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.99x = 305,234,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,234,242.66/17,450.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,490.94

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