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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.93, 24,099.37 and 12,367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.93, 24,099.37 and 12,367.57 is: 17,067.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.93 : 24,099.37 = 12,367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.93/24,099.37 = 12,367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.93x = 24,099.37 × 12,367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.93x = 298,050,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,050,770.69/17,462.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,067.63

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