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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.99, 24,563.52 and 11,750.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.99, 24,563.52 and 11,750.66 is: 16,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.99 : 24,563.52 = 11,750.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.99/24,563.52 = 11,750.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.99x = 24,563.52 × 11,750.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.99x = 288,637,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,637,571.92/17,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,219.25

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