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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,567.91, 24,202.67 and 12,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,567.91, 24,202.67 and 12,253.23 is: 16,880.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,567.91 : 24,202.67 = 12,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,567.91/24,202.67 = 12,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,567.91x = 24,202.67 × 12,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,567.91x = 296,560,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,560,820.86/17,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,880.83

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