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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.08, 24,028.01 and 12,126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.08, 24,028.01 and 12,126.67 is: 16,706.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.08 : 24,028.01 = 12,126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.08/24,028.01 = 12,126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.08x = 24,028.01 × 12,126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.08x = 291,379,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,379,672.80/17,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,706.52

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