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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.72, 24,120.96 and 12,193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.72, 24,120.96 and 12,193.92 is: 16,799.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.72 : 24,120.96 = 12,193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.72/24,120.96 = 12,193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.72x = 24,120.96 × 12,193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.72x = 294,129,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,129,056.56/17,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,799.00

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