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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.11, 24,715.22 and 11,953.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.11, 24,715.22 and 11,953.47 is: 16,502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.11 : 24,715.22 = 11,953.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.11/24,715.22 = 11,953.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.11x = 24,715.22 × 11,953.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.11x = 295,432,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,432,581.05/17,902.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.67

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