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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.30, 24,645.92 and 11,817.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.30, 24,645.92 and 11,817.54 is: 16,300.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.30 : 24,645.92 = 11,817.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.30/24,645.92 = 11,817.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.30x = 24,645.92 × 11,817.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.30x = 291,254,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,254,145.44/17,867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,300.96

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