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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.22, 24,708.52 and 12,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.22, 24,708.52 and 12,250.82 is: 16,906.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.22 : 24,708.52 = 12,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.22/24,708.52 = 12,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.22x = 24,708.52 × 12,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.22x = 302,699,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,699,630.99/17,904.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.61

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