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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.59, 24,199.03 and 12,250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.59, 24,199.03 and 12,250.91 is: 16,877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.59 : 24,199.03 = 12,250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.59/24,199.03 = 12,250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.59x = 24,199.03 × 12,250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.59x = 296,460,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,460,138.62/17,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.32

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