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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.58, 24,789.63 and 11,662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.58, 24,789.63 and 11,662.02 is: 16,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.58 : 24,789.63 = 11,662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.58/24,789.63 = 11,662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.58x = 24,789.63 × 11,662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.58x = 289,097,160.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,097,160.85/17,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,096.20

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