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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,694.58, 24,428.59 and 11,734.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,694.58, 24,428.59 and 11,734.29 is: 16,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,694.58 : 24,428.59 = 11,734.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,694.58/24,428.59 = 11,734.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,694.58x = 24,428.59 × 11,734.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,694.58x = 286,652,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,652,100.68/17,694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.00

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