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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,636.48, 24,332.80 and 12,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,636.48, 24,332.80 and 12,037.76 is: 16,608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,636.48 : 24,332.80 = 12,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,636.48/24,332.80 = 12,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,636.48x = 24,332.80 × 12,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,636.48x = 292,912,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,912,406.53/17,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,608.33

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