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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.66, 24,366.74 and 12,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.66, 24,366.74 and 12,353.96 is: 17,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.66 : 24,366.74 = 12,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.66/24,366.74 = 12,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.66x = 24,366.74 × 12,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.66x = 301,025,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,025,731.29/17,675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,030.52

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