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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.92, 24,458.85 and 11,753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.92, 24,458.85 and 11,753.94 is: 16,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.92 : 24,458.85 = 11,753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.92/24,458.85 = 11,753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.92x = 24,458.85 × 11,753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.92x = 287,487,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,487,855.37/17,713.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,229.49

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