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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.44, 25,845.73 and 12,238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.44, 25,845.73 and 12,238.91 is: 18,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.44 : 25,845.73 = 12,238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.44/25,845.73 = 12,238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.44x = 25,845.73 × 12,238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.44x = 316,323,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,323,403.53/17,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.51

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