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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,941.52, 24,748.80 and 11,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,941.52, 24,748.80 and 11,658.08 is: 16,081.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,941.52 : 24,748.80 = 11,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,941.52/24,748.80 = 11,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,941.52x = 24,748.80 × 11,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,941.52x = 288,523,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,523,490.30/17,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,081.33

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