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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.38, 24,379.76 and 12,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.38, 24,379.76 and 12,006.96 is: 16,561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.38 : 24,379.76 = 12,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.38/24,379.76 = 12,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.38x = 24,379.76 × 12,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.38x = 292,726,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,726,803.13/17,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,561.27

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