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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.12, 24,708.41 and 12,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.12, 24,708.41 and 12,250.73 is: 16,906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.12 : 24,708.41 = 12,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.12/24,708.41 = 12,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.12x = 24,708.41 × 12,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.12x = 302,695,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,695,874.84/17,904.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.49

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