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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,437.98, 24,023.74 and 12,123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,437.98, 24,023.74 and 12,123.57 is: 16,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,437.98 : 24,023.74 = 12,123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,437.98/24,023.74 = 12,123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,437.98x = 24,023.74 × 12,123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,437.98x = 291,253,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,253,576.06/17,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,702.25

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