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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,415.38, 24,049.62 and 12,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,415.38, 24,049.62 and 12,124.66 is: 16,743.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,415.38 : 24,049.62 = 12,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,415.38/24,049.62 = 12,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,415.38x = 24,049.62 × 12,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,415.38x = 291,593,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,593,465.63/17,415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,743.45

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