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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.88, 24,271.50 and 11,929.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.88, 24,271.50 and 11,929.10 is: 16,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.88 : 24,271.50 = 11,929.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.88/24,271.50 = 11,929.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.88x = 24,271.50 × 11,929.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.88x = 289,537,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,537,150.65/17,584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.12

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