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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.32, 24,430.96 and 11,964.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.32, 24,430.96 and 11,964.93 is: 16,506.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.32 : 24,430.96 = 11,964.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.32/24,430.96 = 11,964.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.32x = 24,430.96 × 11,964.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.32x = 292,314,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,314,684.63/17,709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.27

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