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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.68, 24,357.04 and 12,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.68, 24,357.04 and 12,346.96 is: 17,020.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.68 : 24,357.04 = 12,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.68/24,357.04 = 12,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.68x = 24,357.04 × 12,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.68x = 300,735,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,735,398.60/17,668.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.82

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