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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,727.15, 24,473.67 and 11,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,727.15, 24,473.67 and 11,766.90 is: 16,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,727.15 : 24,473.67 = 11,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,727.15/24,473.67 = 11,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,727.15x = 24,473.67 × 11,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,727.15x = 287,979,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,979,227.52/17,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,245.09

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