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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,866.58, 24,659.67 and 11,404.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,866.58, 24,659.67 and 11,404.94 is: 15,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,866.58 : 24,659.67 = 11,404.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,866.58/24,659.67 = 11,404.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,866.58x = 24,659.67 × 11,404.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,866.58x = 281,242,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,242,056.77/17,866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.24

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