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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.22, 24,462.63 and 11,764.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.22, 24,462.63 and 11,764.86 is: 16,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.22 : 24,462.63 = 11,764.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.22/24,462.63 = 11,764.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.22x = 24,462.63 × 11,764.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.22x = 287,799,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,799,417.18/17,732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.31

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