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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.41, 24,222.29 and 12,253.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.41, 24,222.29 and 12,253.29 is: 16,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.41 : 24,222.29 = 12,253.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.41/24,222.29 = 12,253.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.41x = 24,222.29 × 12,253.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.41x = 296,802,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,802,682.57/17,560.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,901.81

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