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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.93, 24,133.74 and 12,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.93, 24,133.74 and 12,194.52 is: 16,808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.93 : 24,133.74 = 12,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.93/24,133.74 = 12,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.93x = 24,133.74 × 12,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.93x = 294,299,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,299,375.10/17,508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,808.53

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