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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.10, 24,481.67 and 11,772.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.10, 24,481.67 and 11,772.91 is: 16,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.10 : 24,481.67 = 11,772.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.10/24,481.67 = 11,772.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.10x = 24,481.67 × 11,772.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.10x = 288,220,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,220,438.70/17,733.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,253.25

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