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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,789.49, 24,554.61 and 11,744.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,789.49, 24,554.61 and 11,744.15 is: 16,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,789.49 : 24,554.61 = 11,744.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,789.49/24,554.61 = 11,744.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,789.49x = 24,554.61 × 11,744.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,789.49x = 288,372,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,372,900.26/17,789.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,210.30

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