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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,829.30, 24,608.57 and 11,861.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,829.30, 24,608.57 and 11,861.22 is: 16,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,829.30 : 24,608.57 = 11,861.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,829.30/24,608.57 = 11,861.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,829.30x = 24,608.57 × 11,861.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,829.30x = 291,887,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,887,603.35/17,829.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,371.23

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