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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.44, 24,489.23 and 11,693.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.44, 24,489.23 and 11,693.85 is: 16,132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.44 : 24,489.23 = 11,693.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.44/24,489.23 = 11,693.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.44x = 24,489.23 × 11,693.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.44x = 286,373,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,373,323.77/17,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,132.40

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