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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.91, 24,111.83 and 11,810.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.91, 24,111.83 and 11,810.58 is: 16,293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.91 : 24,111.83 = 11,810.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.91/24,111.83 = 11,810.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.91x = 24,111.83 × 11,810.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.91x = 284,774,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,774,638.11/17,477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,293.40

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