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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,837.89, 24,636.96 and 11,859.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,837.89, 24,636.96 and 11,859.21 is: 16,379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,837.89 : 24,636.96 = 11,859.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,837.89/24,636.96 = 11,859.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,837.89x = 24,636.96 × 11,859.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,837.89x = 292,174,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,174,882.40/17,837.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,379.46

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