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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.96, 24,505.56 and 11,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.96, 24,505.56 and 11,795.16 is: 16,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.96 : 24,505.56 = 11,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.96/24,505.56 = 11,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.96x = 24,505.56 × 11,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.96x = 289,047,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,047,001.09/17,772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,263.30

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