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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.55, 24,491.61 and 11,776.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.55, 24,491.61 and 11,776.47 is: 16,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.55 : 24,491.61 = 11,776.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.55/24,491.61 = 11,776.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.55x = 24,491.61 × 11,776.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.55x = 288,424,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,424,710.42/17,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.27

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