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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.64, 24,028.79 and 12,127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.64, 24,028.79 and 12,127.23 is: 16,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.64 : 24,028.79 = 12,127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.64/24,028.79 = 12,127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.64x = 24,028.79 × 12,127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.64x = 291,402,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,402,602.32/17,441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,707.29

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