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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.93, 24,233.22 and 11,918.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.93, 24,233.22 and 11,918.49 is: 16,453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.93 : 24,233.22 = 11,918.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.93/24,233.22 = 11,918.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.93x = 24,233.22 × 11,918.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.93x = 288,823,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,823,390.24/17,553.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,453.49

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