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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,579.94, 24,249.12 and 12,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,579.94, 24,249.12 and 12,272.82 is: 16,928.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,579.94 : 24,249.12 = 12,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,579.94/24,249.12 = 12,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,579.94x = 24,249.12 × 12,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,579.94x = 297,605,084.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,605,084.92/17,579.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.67

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