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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.17, 24,116.79 and 12,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.17, 24,116.79 and 12,179.06 is: 16,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.17 : 24,116.79 = 12,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.17/24,116.79 = 12,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.17x = 24,116.79 × 12,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.17x = 293,719,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,719,779.44/17,481.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.07

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