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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.26, 24,495.96 and 12,104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.26, 24,495.96 and 12,104.08 is: 16,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.26 : 24,495.96 = 12,104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.26/24,495.96 = 12,104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.26x = 24,495.96 × 12,104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.26x = 296,501,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,501,059.52/17,771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.30

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