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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.18, 24,078.93 and 11,787.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.18, 24,078.93 and 11,787.09 is: 16,260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.18 : 24,078.93 = 11,787.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.18/24,078.93 = 11,787.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.18x = 24,078.93 × 11,787.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.18x = 283,820,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,820,515.01/17,454.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,260.89

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