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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.16, 24,345.36 and 12,338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.16, 24,345.36 and 12,338.46 is: 17,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.16 : 24,345.36 = 12,338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.16/24,345.36 = 12,338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.16x = 24,345.36 × 12,338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.16x = 300,384,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,384,250.55/17,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,009.15

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