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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.97, 24,338.81 and 12,328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.97, 24,338.81 and 12,328.85 is: 17,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.97 : 24,338.81 = 12,328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.97/24,338.81 = 12,328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.97x = 24,338.81 × 12,328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.97x = 300,069,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,069,537.67/17,635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.63

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