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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,563.18, 24,246 and 11,927.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,563.18, 24,246 and 11,927.62 is: 16,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,563.18 : 24,246 = 11,927.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,563.18/24,246 = 11,927.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,563.18x = 24,246 × 11,927.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,563.18x = 289,197,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,197,074.52/17,563.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,466.10

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