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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.51, 24,407.87 and 12,031.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.51, 24,407.87 and 12,031.29 is: 16,613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.51 : 24,407.87 = 12,031.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.51/24,407.87 = 12,031.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.51x = 24,407.87 × 12,031.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.51x = 293,658,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,658,102.10/17,675.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,613.85

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