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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.97, 24,112.55 and 12,157.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.97, 24,112.55 and 12,157.85 is: 16,785.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.97 : 24,112.55 = 12,157.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.97/24,112.55 = 12,157.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.97x = 24,112.55 × 12,157.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.97x = 293,156,766.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,156,766.02/17,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,785.41

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