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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,782.44, 24,539.32 and 11,725.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,782.44, 24,539.32 and 11,725.28 is: 16,180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,782.44 : 24,539.32 = 11,725.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,782.44/24,539.32 = 11,725.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,782.44x = 24,539.32 × 11,725.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,782.44x = 287,730,398.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,730,398.01/17,782.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,180.59

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