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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.71, 24,751.83 and 12,633.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.71, 24,751.83 and 12,633.01 is: 17,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.71 : 24,751.83 = 12,633.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.71/24,751.83 = 12,633.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.71x = 24,751.83 × 12,633.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.71x = 312,690,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,690,115.91/17,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,415.49

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