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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.66, 24,093.60 and 11,722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.66, 24,093.60 and 11,722.52 is: 16,172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.66 : 24,093.60 = 11,722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.66/24,093.60 = 11,722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.66x = 24,093.60 × 11,722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.66x = 282,437,768.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,437,768.11/17,463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.89

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