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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.07, 24,523.61 and 11,713.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.07, 24,523.61 and 11,713.89 is: 16,164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.07 : 24,523.61 = 11,713.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.07/24,523.61 = 11,713.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.07x = 24,523.61 × 11,713.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.07x = 287,266,869.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,266,869.94/17,771.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.86

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