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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.66, 24,226.77 and 12,256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.66, 24,226.77 and 12,256.54 is: 16,906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.66 : 24,226.77 = 12,256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.66/24,226.77 = 12,256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.66x = 24,226.77 × 12,256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.66x = 296,936,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,936,375.58/17,563.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.29

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