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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.48, 24,034.08 and 12,131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.48, 24,034.08 and 12,131.07 is: 16,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.48 : 24,034.08 = 12,131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.48/24,034.08 = 12,131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.48x = 24,034.08 × 12,131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.48x = 291,559,106.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,559,106.87/17,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.59

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