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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,896.38, 24,668.28 and 12,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,896.38, 24,668.28 and 12,152.04 is: 16,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,896.38 : 24,668.28 = 12,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,896.38/24,668.28 = 12,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,896.38x = 24,668.28 × 12,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,896.38x = 299,769,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,769,925.29/17,896.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,750.31

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