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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.54, 24,602.37 and 11,859.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.54, 24,602.37 and 11,859.06 is: 16,369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.54 : 24,602.37 = 11,859.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.54/24,602.37 = 11,859.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.54x = 24,602.37 × 11,859.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.54x = 291,760,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,760,981.97/17,823.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,369.42

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