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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.72, 24,823.80 and 12,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.72, 24,823.80 and 12,028.26 is: 16,593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.72 : 24,823.80 = 12,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.72/24,823.80 = 12,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.72x = 24,823.80 × 12,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.72x = 298,587,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,587,120.59/17,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.04

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