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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.89, 24,695.26 and 12,157.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.89, 24,695.26 and 12,157.33 is: 16,770.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.89 : 24,695.26 = 12,157.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.89/24,695.26 = 12,157.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.89x = 24,695.26 × 12,157.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.89x = 300,228,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,228,425.26/17,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.77

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