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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.76, 24,747.71 and 12,630.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.76, 24,747.71 and 12,630.06 is: 17,411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.76 : 24,747.71 = 12,630.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.76/24,747.71 = 12,630.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.76x = 24,747.71 × 12,630.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.76x = 312,564,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,564,999.01/17,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,411.38

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