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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,724.89, 17,588.66 and 11,724.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,724.89, 17,588.66 and 11,724.89 is: 17,588.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,724.89 : 17,588.66 = 11,724.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,724.89/17,588.66 = 11,724.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,724.89x = 17,588.66 × 11,724.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,724.89x = 206,224,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,224,957.18/11,724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.66

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