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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.84, 24,697.02 and 12,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.84, 24,697.02 and 12,246.52 is: 16,886.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.84 : 24,697.02 = 12,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.84/24,697.02 = 12,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.84x = 24,697.02 × 12,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.84x = 302,452,549.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,452,549.37/17,910.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,886.56

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