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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.46, 24,766.99 and 12,297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.46, 24,766.99 and 12,297.13 is: 16,956.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.46 : 24,766.99 = 12,297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.46/24,766.99 = 12,297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.46x = 24,766.99 × 12,297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.46x = 304,562,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,562,895.74/17,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,956.47

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