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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.44, 24,202.98 and 11,865.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.44, 24,202.98 and 11,865.42 is: 16,378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.44 : 24,202.98 = 11,865.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.44/24,202.98 = 11,865.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.44x = 24,202.98 × 11,865.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.44x = 287,178,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,178,522.95/17,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,378.90

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