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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.31, 24,233.74 and 11,918.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.31, 24,233.74 and 11,918.87 is: 16,454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.31 : 24,233.74 = 11,918.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.31/24,233.74 = 11,918.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.31x = 24,233.74 × 11,918.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.31x = 288,838,645.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,838,645.71/17,554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,454.01

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