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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,904.97, 24,700.91 and 11,930.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,904.97, 24,700.91 and 11,930.82 is: 16,459.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,904.97 : 24,700.91 = 11,930.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,904.97/24,700.91 = 11,930.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,904.97x = 24,700.91 × 11,930.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,904.97x = 294,702,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,702,111.05/17,904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,459.24

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