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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.08, 24,366.72 and 11,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.08, 24,366.72 and 11,998.08 is: 16,560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.08 : 24,366.72 = 11,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.08/24,366.72 = 11,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.08x = 24,366.72 × 11,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.08x = 292,353,855.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,353,855.90/17,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,560.13

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