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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.47, 24,458.90 and 11,756.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.47, 24,458.90 and 11,756.22 is: 16,230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.47 : 24,458.90 = 11,756.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.47/24,458.90 = 11,756.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.47x = 24,458.90 × 11,756.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.47x = 287,544,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,544,150.58/17,716.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.33

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