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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.66, 24,199.56 and 12,250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.66, 24,199.56 and 12,250.98 is: 16,877.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.66 : 24,199.56 = 12,250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.66/24,199.56 = 12,250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.66x = 24,199.56 × 12,250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.66x = 296,468,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,468,325.57/17,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.72

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