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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,938.62, 24,741.27 and 11,653.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,938.62, 24,741.27 and 11,653.02 is: 16,072.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,938.62 : 24,741.27 = 11,653.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,938.62/24,741.27 = 11,653.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,938.62x = 24,741.27 × 11,653.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,938.62x = 288,310,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,310,514.14/17,938.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.06

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