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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.48, 24,520.92 and 12,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.48, 24,520.92 and 12,116.88 is: 16,726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.48 : 24,520.92 = 12,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.48/24,520.92 = 12,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.48x = 24,520.92 × 12,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.48x = 297,117,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,117,045.13/17,763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,726.29

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