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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,721.36, 24,438.42 and 11,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,721.36, 24,438.42 and 11,660.76 is: 16,080.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,721.36 : 24,438.42 = 11,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,721.36/24,438.42 = 11,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,721.36x = 24,438.42 × 11,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,721.36x = 284,970,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,970,550.40/17,721.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,080.63

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