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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.64, 24,350.22 and 12,841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.64, 24,350.22 and 12,841.88 is: 17,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.64 : 24,350.22 = 12,841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.64/24,350.22 = 12,841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.64x = 24,350.22 × 12,841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.64x = 312,702,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,702,603.21/17,629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,737.32

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