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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.12, 24,261.12 and 12,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.12, 24,261.12 and 12,296.52 is: 16,940.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.12 : 24,261.12 = 12,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.12/24,261.12 = 12,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.12x = 24,261.12 × 12,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.12x = 298,327,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,327,347.30/17,610.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,940.68

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