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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.22, 24,110.13 and 12,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.22, 24,110.13 and 12,156.10 is: 16,783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.22 : 24,110.13 = 12,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.22/24,110.13 = 12,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.22x = 24,110.13 × 12,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.22x = 293,085,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,085,151.29/17,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,783.00

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