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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.80, 24,427.68 and 11,736.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.80, 24,427.68 and 11,736.23 is: 16,200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.80 : 24,427.68 = 11,736.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.80/24,427.68 = 11,736.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.80x = 24,427.68 × 11,736.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.80x = 286,688,704.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,688,704.70/17,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,200.95

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