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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.88, 24,379.07 and 12,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.88, 24,379.07 and 12,006.45 is: 16,560.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.88 : 24,379.07 = 12,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.88/24,379.07 = 12,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.88x = 24,379.07 × 12,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.88x = 292,706,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,706,024.97/17,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,560.57

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