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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,720.93, 24,469.14 and 12,067.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,720.93, 24,469.14 and 12,067.53 is: 16,662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,720.93 : 24,469.14 = 12,067.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,720.93/24,469.14 = 12,067.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,720.93x = 24,469.14 × 12,067.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,720.93x = 295,282,081.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,282,081.02/17,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,662.90

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