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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.88, 24,175.02 and 12,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.88, 24,175.02 and 12,233.20 is: 16,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.88 : 24,175.02 = 12,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.88/24,175.02 = 12,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.88x = 24,175.02 × 12,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.88x = 295,737,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,737,854.66/17,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,853.20

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