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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,654.36, 24,373.71 and 11,691.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,654.36, 24,373.71 and 11,691.14 is: 16,140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,654.36 : 24,373.71 = 11,691.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,654.36/24,373.71 = 11,691.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,654.36x = 24,373.71 × 11,691.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,654.36x = 284,956,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,956,334.06/17,654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,140.85

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