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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.62, 24,443.10 and 11,752.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.62, 24,443.10 and 11,752.83 is: 16,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.62 : 24,443.10 = 11,752.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.62/24,443.10 = 11,752.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.62x = 24,443.10 × 11,752.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.62x = 287,275,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,275,598.97/17,731.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.32

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