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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.64, 24,472.74 and 12,092.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.64, 24,472.74 and 12,092.04 is: 16,691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.64 : 24,472.74 = 12,092.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.64/24,472.74 = 12,092.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.64x = 24,472.74 × 12,092.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.64x = 295,925,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,925,350.99/17,729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,691.00

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