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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.93, 24,777.90 and 11,576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.93, 24,777.90 and 11,576.64 is: 15,982.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.93 : 24,777.90 = 11,576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.93/24,777.90 = 11,576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.93x = 24,777.90 × 11,576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.93x = 286,844,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,844,828.26/17,946.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,982.95

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