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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.80, 24,172.02 and 12,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.80, 24,172.02 and 12,230.92 is: 16,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.80 : 24,172.02 = 12,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.80/24,172.02 = 12,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.80x = 24,172.02 × 12,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.80x = 295,646,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,646,042.86/17,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.96

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