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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.14, 24,463.67 and 11,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.14, 24,463.67 and 11,748.12 is: 16,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.14 : 24,463.67 = 11,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.14/24,463.67 = 11,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.14x = 24,463.67 × 11,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.14x = 287,402,072.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,402,072.06/17,727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,212.55

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