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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.63, 24,044.45 and 12,120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.63, 24,044.45 and 12,120.91 is: 16,738.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.63 : 24,044.45 = 12,120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.63/24,044.45 = 12,120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.63x = 24,044.45 × 12,120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.63x = 291,440,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,440,493.73/17,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.27

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