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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.16, 24,079.78 and 12,366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.16, 24,079.78 and 12,366.22 is: 17,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.16 : 24,079.78 = 12,366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.16/24,079.78 = 12,366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.16x = 24,079.78 × 12,366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.16x = 297,775,824.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,775,824.50/17,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,070.23

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