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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.89, 24,691.12 and 12,154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.89, 24,691.12 and 12,154.33 is: 16,766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.89 : 24,691.12 = 12,154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.89/24,691.12 = 12,154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.89x = 24,691.12 × 12,154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.89x = 300,103,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,103,928.44/17,898.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,766.62

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