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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.02, 24,383.36 and 12,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.02, 24,383.36 and 12,015.30 is: 16,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.02 : 24,383.36 = 12,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.02/24,383.36 = 12,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.02x = 24,383.36 × 12,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.02x = 292,973,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,973,325.33/17,668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.13

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