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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.41, 24,214.01 and 12,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.41, 24,214.01 and 12,247.29 is: 16,893.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.41 : 24,214.01 = 12,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.41/24,214.01 = 12,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.41x = 24,214.01 × 12,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.41x = 296,555,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,555,941.30/17,554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,893.53

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