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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.92, 24,285.44 and 12,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.92, 24,285.44 and 12,010.72 is: 16,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.92 : 24,285.44 = 12,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.92/24,285.44 = 12,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.92x = 24,285.44 × 12,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.92x = 291,685,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,685,619.92/17,597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,575.01

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