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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.26, 24,027.03 and 12,057.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.26, 24,027.03 and 12,057.54 is: 16,611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.26 : 24,027.03 = 12,057.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.26/24,027.03 = 12,057.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.26x = 24,027.03 × 12,057.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.26x = 289,706,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,706,875.31/17,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.39

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