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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.22, 24,108.75 and 12,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.22, 24,108.75 and 12,155.10 is: 16,781.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.22 : 24,108.75 = 12,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.22/24,108.75 = 12,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.22x = 24,108.75 × 12,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.22x = 293,044,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,044,267.13/17,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,781.62

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