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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,613.12, 24,265.26 and 12,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,613.12, 24,265.26 and 12,299.52 is: 16,944.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,613.12 : 24,265.26 = 12,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,613.12/24,265.26 = 12,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,613.12x = 24,265.26 × 12,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,613.12x = 298,451,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,451,050.68/17,613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,944.81

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