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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,852.15, 24,605.22 and 11,873.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,852.15, 24,605.22 and 11,873.14 is: 16,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,852.15 : 24,605.22 = 11,873.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,852.15/24,605.22 = 11,873.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,852.15x = 24,605.22 × 11,873.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,852.15x = 292,141,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,141,221.79/17,852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,364.48

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