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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.88, 24,373.25 and 11,704.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.88, 24,373.25 and 11,704.37 is: 16,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.88 : 24,373.25 = 11,704.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.88/24,373.25 = 11,704.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.88x = 24,373.25 × 11,704.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.88x = 285,273,355.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,273,355.71/17,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,140.05

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