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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,798.43, 24,566.96 and 11,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,798.43, 24,566.96 and 11,753.08 is: 16,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,798.43 : 24,566.96 = 11,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,798.43/24,566.96 = 11,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,798.43x = 24,566.96 × 11,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,798.43x = 288,737,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,737,446.24/17,798.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,222.64

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