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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.76, 24,126.83 and 12,181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.76, 24,126.83 and 12,181.15 is: 16,829.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.76 : 24,126.83 = 12,181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.76/24,126.83 = 12,181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.76x = 24,126.83 × 12,181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.76x = 293,892,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,892,535.25/17,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.67

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