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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.38, 24,669.66 and 12,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.38, 24,669.66 and 12,153.04 is: 16,751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.38 : 24,669.66 = 12,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.38/24,669.66 = 12,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.38x = 24,669.66 × 12,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.38x = 299,811,364.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,811,364.77/17,897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,751.69

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