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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.72, 24,792.48 and 12,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.72, 24,792.48 and 12,366 is: 17,065.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.72 : 24,792.48 = 12,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.72/24,792.48 = 12,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.72x = 24,792.48 × 12,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.72x = 306,583,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,583,807.68/17,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.88

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