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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,689.33, 24,407.06 and 11,957.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,689.33, 24,407.06 and 11,957.48 is: 16,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,689.33 : 24,407.06 = 11,957.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,689.33/24,407.06 = 11,957.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,689.33x = 24,407.06 × 11,957.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,689.33x = 291,846,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,846,931.81/17,689.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.47

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