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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.86, 24,444.63 and 11,665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.86, 24,444.63 and 11,665.26 is: 16,086.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.86 : 24,444.63 = 11,665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.86/24,444.63 = 11,665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.86x = 24,444.63 × 11,665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.86x = 285,152,964.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,152,964.55/17,725.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,086.83

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