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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.68, 24,807.06 and 12,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.68, 24,807.06 and 12,010.44 is: 16,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.68 : 24,807.06 = 12,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.68/24,807.06 = 12,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.68x = 24,807.06 × 12,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.68x = 297,943,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,943,705.71/17,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.28

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