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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.28, 24,575.48 and 12,438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.28, 24,575.48 and 12,438.52 is: 17,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.28 : 24,575.48 = 12,438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.28/24,575.48 = 12,438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.28x = 24,575.48 × 12,438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.28x = 305,682,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,682,599.49/17,808.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,165.20

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