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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.71, 24,256.92 and 12,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.71, 24,256.92 and 12,270.24 is: 16,936.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.71 : 24,256.92 = 12,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.71/24,256.92 = 12,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.71x = 24,256.92 × 12,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.71x = 297,638,230.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,638,230.06/17,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.56

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