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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.67, 24,492.60 and 11,788.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.67, 24,492.60 and 11,788.56 is: 16,263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.67 : 24,492.60 = 11,788.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.67/24,492.60 = 11,788.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.67x = 24,492.60 × 11,788.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.67x = 288,732,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,732,484.66/17,753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,263.26

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