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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.62, 24,362.27 and 12,629.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.62, 24,362.27 and 12,629.93 is: 17,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.62 : 24,362.27 = 12,629.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.62/24,362.27 = 12,629.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.62x = 24,362.27 × 12,629.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.62x = 307,693,627.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,693,627.14/17,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.68

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