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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,845.53, 24,587.17 and 11,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,845.53, 24,587.17 and 11,785 is: 16,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,845.53 : 24,587.17 = 11,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,845.53/24,587.17 = 11,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,845.53x = 24,587.17 × 11,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,845.53x = 289,759,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,759,798.45/17,845.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,237.11

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