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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,577.44, 24,245.67 and 12,270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,577.44, 24,245.67 and 12,270.32 is: 16,925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,577.44 : 24,245.67 = 12,270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,577.44/24,245.67 = 12,270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,577.44x = 24,245.67 × 12,270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,577.44x = 297,502,129.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,502,129.51/17,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.23

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