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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.36, 24,443.94 and 11,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.36, 24,443.94 and 11,664.76 is: 16,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.36 : 24,443.94 = 11,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.36/24,443.94 = 11,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.36x = 24,443.94 × 11,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.36x = 285,132,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,132,693.55/17,725.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,086.14

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