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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.86, 24,107.86 and 12,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.86, 24,107.86 and 12,366.64 is: 17,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.86 : 24,107.86 = 12,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.86/24,107.86 = 12,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.86x = 24,107.86 × 12,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.86x = 298,133,271.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,133,271.38/17,476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,058.74

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