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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.94, 24,375.81 and 11,392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.94, 24,375.81 and 11,392.54 is: 15,723.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.94 : 24,375.81 = 11,392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.94/24,375.81 = 11,392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.94x = 24,375.81 × 11,392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.94x = 277,702,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,702,390.46/17,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,723.21

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