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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.30, 24,082.07 and 11,808.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.30, 24,082.07 and 11,808.86 is: 16,302.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.30 : 24,082.07 = 11,808.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.30/24,082.07 = 11,808.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.30x = 24,082.07 × 11,808.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.30x = 284,381,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,381,613.69/17,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,302.27

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