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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.32, 24,786.46 and 12,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.32, 24,786.46 and 12,236.48 is: 16,873.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.32 : 24,786.46 = 12,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.32/24,786.46 = 12,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.32x = 24,786.46 × 12,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.32x = 303,299,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,299,076.97/17,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,873.09

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