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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.08, 24,366 and 11,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.08, 24,366 and 11,689.84 is: 16,128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.08 : 24,366 = 11,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.08/24,366 = 11,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.08x = 24,366 × 11,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.08x = 284,834,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,834,641.44/17,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,128.73

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