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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.48, 24,313.26 and 12,024.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.48, 24,313.26 and 12,024.76 is: 16,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.48 : 24,313.26 = 12,024.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.48/24,313.26 = 12,024.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.48x = 24,313.26 × 12,024.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.48x = 292,361,116.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,361,116.32/17,623.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,589.30

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