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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.66, 24,837.63 and 12,031.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.66, 24,837.63 and 12,031.74 is: 16,604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.66 : 24,837.63 = 12,031.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.66/24,837.63 = 12,031.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.66x = 24,837.63 × 12,031.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.66x = 298,839,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,839,906.38/17,997.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,604.38

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