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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.22, 24,525.18 and 11,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.22, 24,525.18 and 11,792.70 is: 16,274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.22 : 24,525.18 = 11,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.22/24,525.18 = 11,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.22x = 24,525.18 × 11,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.22x = 289,218,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,218,090.19/17,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,274.52

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