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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.36, 24,493.91 and 11,786.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.36, 24,493.91 and 11,786.18 is: 16,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.36 : 24,493.91 = 11,786.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.36/24,493.91 = 11,786.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.36x = 24,493.91 × 11,786.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.36x = 288,689,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,689,632.16/17,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.13

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