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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.22, 24,118.29 and 12,027.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.22, 24,118.29 and 12,027.58 is: 16,605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.22 : 24,118.29 = 12,027.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.22/24,118.29 = 12,027.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.22x = 24,118.29 × 12,027.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.22x = 290,084,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,084,662.44/17,469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.47

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