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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.40, 24,751.38 and 12,267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.40, 24,751.38 and 12,267.28 is: 16,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.40 : 24,751.38 = 12,267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.40/24,751.38 = 12,267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.40x = 24,751.38 × 12,267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.40x = 303,632,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,632,108.85/17,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.15

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