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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.08, 24,708.33 and 12,250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.08, 24,708.33 and 12,250.68 is: 16,906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.08 : 24,708.33 = 12,250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.08/24,708.33 = 12,250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.08x = 24,708.33 × 12,250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.08x = 302,693,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,693,844.16/17,904.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.42

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