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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,614.08, 24,292.80 and 12,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,614.08, 24,292.80 and 12,827.52 is: 17,691.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,614.08 : 24,292.80 = 12,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,614.08/24,292.80 = 12,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,614.08x = 24,292.80 × 12,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,614.08x = 311,616,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,616,377.86/17,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,691.32

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