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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.08, 24,788.94 and 11,661.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.08, 24,788.94 and 11,661.52 is: 16,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.08 : 24,788.94 = 11,661.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.08/24,788.94 = 11,661.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.08x = 24,788.94 × 11,661.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.08x = 289,076,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,076,719.59/17,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,095.51

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