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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,557.72, 24,250.44 and 11,882.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,557.72, 24,250.44 and 11,882.63 is: 16,412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,557.72 : 24,250.44 = 11,882.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,557.72/24,250.44 = 11,882.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,557.72x = 24,250.44 × 11,882.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,557.72x = 288,159,005.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,159,005.86/17,557.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,412.10

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