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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.44, 24,251.19 and 12,274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.44, 24,251.19 and 12,274.32 is: 16,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.44 : 24,251.19 = 12,274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.44/24,251.19 = 12,274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.44x = 24,251.19 × 12,274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.44x = 297,666,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,666,866.44/17,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.74

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