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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.61, 24,419.41 and 12,675.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.61, 24,419.41 and 12,675.07 is: 17,467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.61 : 24,419.41 = 12,675.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.61/24,419.41 = 12,675.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.61x = 24,419.41 × 12,675.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.61x = 309,517,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,517,638.37/17,719.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,467.52

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