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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.28, 24,098.59 and 11,726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.28, 24,098.59 and 11,726.14 is: 16,177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.28 : 24,098.59 = 11,726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.28/24,098.59 = 11,726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.28x = 24,098.59 × 11,726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.28x = 282,583,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,583,440.14/17,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,177.87

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