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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.63, 24,685.49 and 12,584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.63, 24,685.49 and 12,584.93 is: 17,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.63 : 24,685.49 = 12,584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.63/24,685.49 = 12,584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.63x = 24,685.49 × 12,584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.63x = 310,665,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,665,069.88/17,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,349.17

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