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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.44, 24,215.11 and 12,250.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.44, 24,215.11 and 12,250.36 is: 16,900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.44 : 24,215.11 = 12,250.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.44/24,215.11 = 12,250.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.44x = 24,215.11 × 12,250.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.44x = 296,643,814.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,643,814.94/17,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.43

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