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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.64, 24,461.60 and 11,746.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.64, 24,461.60 and 11,746.62 is: 16,210.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.64 : 24,461.60 = 11,746.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.64/24,461.60 = 11,746.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.64x = 24,461.60 × 11,746.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.64x = 287,341,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,341,061.06/17,725.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.48

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