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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,942.43, 24,771.69 and 11,572.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,942.43, 24,771.69 and 11,572.14 is: 15,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,942.43 : 24,771.69 = 11,572.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,942.43/24,771.69 = 11,572.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,942.43x = 24,771.69 × 11,572.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,942.43x = 286,661,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,661,464.72/17,942.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,976.74

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