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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.08, 24,388.80 and 12,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.08, 24,388.80 and 12,014.08 is: 16,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.08 : 24,388.80 = 12,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.08/24,388.80 = 12,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.08x = 24,388.80 × 12,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.08x = 293,008,994.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,008,994.30/17,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,582.21

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