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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.63, 24,660.44 and 11,906.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.63, 24,660.44 and 11,906.32 is: 16,439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.63 : 24,660.44 = 11,906.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.63/24,660.44 = 11,906.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.63x = 24,660.44 × 11,906.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.63x = 293,615,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,615,089.98/17,860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,439.23

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