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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883, 24,678.54 and 11,595.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883, 24,678.54 and 11,595.42 is: 16,001.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883 : 24,678.54 = 11,595.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883/24,678.54 = 11,595.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883x = 24,678.54 × 11,595.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883x = 286,158,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,158,036.29/17,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,001.68

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