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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.84, 24,308.42 and 12,906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.84, 24,308.42 and 12,906.92 is: 17,795.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.84 : 24,308.42 = 12,906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.84/24,308.42 = 12,906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.84x = 24,308.42 × 12,906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.84x = 313,746,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,746,832.27/17,630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,795.34

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