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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.97, 24,703.67 and 11,932.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.97, 24,703.67 and 11,932.82 is: 16,461.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.97 : 24,703.67 = 11,932.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.97/24,703.67 = 11,932.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.97x = 24,703.67 × 11,932.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.97x = 294,784,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,784,447.45/17,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,461.99

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