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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,853.65, 24,607.29 and 11,874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,853.65, 24,607.29 and 11,874.64 is: 16,366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,853.65 : 24,607.29 = 11,874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,853.65/24,607.29 = 11,874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,853.65x = 24,607.29 × 11,874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,853.65x = 292,202,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,202,710.13/17,853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,366.55

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