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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.90, 24,317.07 and 12,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.90, 24,317.07 and 12,253.28 is: 16,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.90 : 24,317.07 = 12,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.90/24,317.07 = 12,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.90x = 24,317.07 × 12,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.90x = 297,963,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,963,745.90/17,630.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.08

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