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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.66, 24,354.30 and 12,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.66, 24,354.30 and 12,344.96 is: 17,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.66 : 24,354.30 = 12,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.66/24,354.30 = 12,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.66x = 24,354.30 × 12,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.66x = 300,652,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,652,859.33/17,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,018.09

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