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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.44, 24,249.81 and 12,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.44, 24,249.81 and 12,273.32 is: 16,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.44 : 24,249.81 = 12,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.44/24,249.81 = 12,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.44x = 24,249.81 × 12,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.44x = 297,625,678.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,625,678.07/17,580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.36

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