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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,782.95, 24,545.58 and 11,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,782.95, 24,545.58 and 11,737.60 is: 16,201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,782.95 : 24,545.58 = 11,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,782.95/24,545.58 = 11,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,782.95x = 24,545.58 × 11,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,782.95x = 288,106,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,106,166.46/17,782.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.26

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