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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.87, 24,546.35 and 12,063.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.87, 24,546.35 and 12,063.58 is: 16,628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.87 : 24,546.35 = 12,063.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.87/24,546.35 = 12,063.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.87x = 24,546.35 × 12,063.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.87x = 296,116,768.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,116,768.84/17,807.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,628.42

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