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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.95, 24,833.34 and 12,258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.95, 24,833.34 and 12,258.89 is: 16,920.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.95 : 24,833.34 = 12,258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.95/24,833.34 = 12,258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.95x = 24,833.34 × 12,258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.95x = 304,429,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,429,059.23/17,991.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.29

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