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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.59, 24,800.94 and 12,673.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.59, 24,800.94 and 12,673.99 is: 17,505.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.59 : 24,800.94 = 12,673.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.59/24,800.94 = 12,673.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.59x = 24,800.94 × 12,673.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.59x = 314,326,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,326,865.55/17,955.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,505.79

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