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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.29, 24,359.33 and 12,348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.29, 24,359.33 and 12,348.59 is: 17,023.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.29 : 24,359.33 = 12,348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.29/24,359.33 = 12,348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.29x = 24,359.33 × 12,348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.29x = 300,803,287.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,803,287.92/17,670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,023.11

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