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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.47, 24,712.94 and 12,238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.47, 24,712.94 and 12,238.85 is: 16,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.47 : 24,712.94 = 12,238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.47/24,712.94 = 12,238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.47x = 24,712.94 × 12,238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.47x = 302,457,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,457,965.72/17,910.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,887.22

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