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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,624.48, 24,314.64 and 12,025.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,624.48, 24,314.64 and 12,025.76 is: 16,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,624.48 : 24,314.64 = 12,025.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,624.48/24,314.64 = 12,025.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,624.48x = 24,314.64 × 12,025.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,624.48x = 292,402,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,402,025.13/17,624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,590.68

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