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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.96, 23,778.48 and 12,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.96, 23,778.48 and 12,197.44 is: 16,814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.96 : 23,778.48 = 12,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.96/23,778.48 = 12,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.96x = 23,778.48 × 12,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.96x = 290,036,583.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,036,583.09/17,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,814.73

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