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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,496.67, 24,126.35 and 11,821.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,496.67, 24,126.35 and 11,821.59 is: 16,300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,496.67 : 24,126.35 = 11,821.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,496.67/24,126.35 = 11,821.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,496.67x = 24,126.35 × 11,821.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,496.67x = 285,211,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,211,726.82/17,496.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,300.91

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