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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.65, 24,452.18 and 11,751.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.65, 24,452.18 and 11,751.94 is: 16,206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.65 : 24,452.18 = 11,751.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.65/24,452.18 = 11,751.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.65x = 24,452.18 × 11,751.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.65x = 287,360,430.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,360,430.56/17,730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,206.99

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