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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.46, 24,026.79 and 12,101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.46, 24,026.79 and 12,101.50 is: 16,704.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.46 : 24,026.79 = 12,101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.46/24,026.79 = 12,101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.46x = 24,026.79 × 12,101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.46x = 290,760,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,760,199.19/17,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,704.15

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