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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,494.57, 24,127.63 and 11,827.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,494.57, 24,127.63 and 11,827.81 is: 16,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,494.57 : 24,127.63 = 11,827.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,494.57/24,127.63 = 11,827.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,494.57x = 24,127.63 × 11,827.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,494.57x = 285,377,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,377,023.39/17,494.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,312.32

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