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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.66, 24,357.06 and 12,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.66, 24,357.06 and 12,346.96 is: 17,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.66 : 24,357.06 = 12,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.66/24,357.06 = 12,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.66x = 24,357.06 × 12,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.66x = 300,735,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,735,645.54/17,668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.85

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