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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.16, 24,359.13 and 12,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.16, 24,359.13 and 12,348.46 is: 17,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.16 : 24,359.13 = 12,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.16/24,359.13 = 12,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.16x = 24,359.13 × 12,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.16x = 300,797,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,797,742.44/17,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,022.92

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