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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.32, 24,196.60 and 11,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.32, 24,196.60 and 11,874.88 is: 16,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.32 : 24,196.60 = 11,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.32/24,196.60 = 11,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.32x = 24,196.60 × 11,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.32x = 287,331,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,331,721.41/17,537.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,384.02

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