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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.16, 24,354.91 and 12,836.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.16, 24,354.91 and 12,836.78 is: 17,738.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.16 : 24,354.91 = 12,836.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.16/24,354.91 = 12,836.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.16x = 24,354.91 × 12,836.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.16x = 312,638,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,638,607.19/17,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,738.20

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