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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.44, 25,847.23 and 12,239.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.44, 25,847.23 and 12,239.91 is: 18,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.44 : 25,847.23 = 12,239.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.44/25,847.23 = 12,239.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.44x = 25,847.23 × 12,239.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.44x = 316,367,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,367,768.95/17,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.01

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