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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.48, 24,310.50 and 12,022.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.48, 24,310.50 and 12,022.76 is: 16,586.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.48 : 24,310.50 = 12,022.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.48/24,310.50 = 12,022.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.48x = 24,310.50 × 12,022.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.48x = 292,279,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,279,306.98/17,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,586.54

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