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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.57, 24,058.64 and 11,777.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.57, 24,058.64 and 11,777.81 is: 16,243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.57 : 24,058.64 = 11,777.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.57/24,058.64 = 11,777.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.57x = 24,058.64 × 11,777.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.57x = 283,358,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,358,031.89/17,444.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,243.34

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