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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.56, 24,381.36 and 12,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.56, 24,381.36 and 12,362.88 is: 17,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.56 : 24,381.36 = 12,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.56/24,381.36 = 12,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.56x = 24,381.36 × 12,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.56x = 301,423,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,423,827.92/17,650.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,077.30

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