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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.07, 24,546.79 and 11,724.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.07, 24,546.79 and 11,724.67 is: 16,182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.07 : 24,546.79 = 11,724.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.07/24,546.79 = 11,724.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.07x = 24,546.79 × 11,724.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.07x = 287,803,012.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,803,012.31/17,785.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,182.28

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