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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.91, 24,228.49 and 12,257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.91, 24,228.49 and 12,257.79 is: 16,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.91 : 24,228.49 = 12,257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.91/24,228.49 = 12,257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.91x = 24,228.49 × 12,257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.91x = 296,987,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,987,742.44/17,564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,908.01

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