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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.08, 24,132.11 and 12,396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.08, 24,132.11 and 12,396.89 is: 17,087.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.08 : 24,132.11 = 12,396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.08/24,132.11 = 12,396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.08x = 24,132.11 × 12,396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.08x = 299,162,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,162,930.49/17,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,087.14

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