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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.49, 24,076.62 and 11,783.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.49, 24,076.62 and 11,783.91 is: 16,266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.49 : 24,076.62 = 11,783.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.49/24,076.62 = 11,783.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.49x = 24,076.62 × 11,783.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.49x = 283,716,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,716,723.18/17,441.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,266.77

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