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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.43, 24,468.44 and 12,067.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.43, 24,468.44 and 12,067.03 is: 16,662.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.43 : 24,468.44 = 12,067.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.43/24,468.44 = 12,067.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.43x = 24,468.44 × 12,067.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.43x = 295,261,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,261,399.53/17,720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.20

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