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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.78, 24,097.91 and 11,725.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.78, 24,097.91 and 11,725.64 is: 16,177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.78 : 24,097.91 = 11,725.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.78/24,097.91 = 11,725.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.78x = 24,097.91 × 11,725.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.78x = 282,563,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,563,238.29/17,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,177.18

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