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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.68, 24,796.02 and 12,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.68, 24,796.02 and 12,002.44 is: 16,570.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.68 : 24,796.02 = 12,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.68/24,796.02 = 12,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.68x = 24,796.02 × 12,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.68x = 297,612,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,612,742.29/17,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.24

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