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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.36, 24,445.32 and 11,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.36, 24,445.32 and 11,665.76 is: 16,087.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.36 : 24,445.32 = 11,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.36/24,445.32 = 11,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.36x = 24,445.32 × 11,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.36x = 285,173,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,173,236.24/17,726.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,087.52

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