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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.44, 24,824.84 and 12,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.44, 24,824.84 and 12,028.62 is: 16,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.44 : 24,824.84 = 12,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.44/24,824.84 = 12,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.44x = 24,824.84 × 12,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.44x = 298,608,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,608,566.92/17,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,593.57

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