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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.21, 24,425.31 and 11,731.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.21, 24,425.31 and 11,731.91 is: 16,196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.21 : 24,425.31 = 11,731.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.21/24,425.31 = 11,731.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.21x = 24,425.31 × 11,731.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.21x = 286,555,538.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,555,538.64/17,692.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,196.71

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