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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.68, 24,121.44 and 12,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.68, 24,121.44 and 12,166.56 is: 16,795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.68 : 24,121.44 = 12,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.68/24,121.44 = 12,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.68x = 24,121.44 × 12,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.68x = 293,474,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,474,947.05/17,473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,795.26

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