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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.12, 24,381.50 and 11,696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.12, 24,381.50 and 11,696.73 is: 16,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.12 : 24,381.50 = 11,696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.12/24,381.50 = 11,696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.12x = 24,381.50 × 11,696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.12x = 285,183,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,183,822.50/17,663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.72

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