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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.39, 24,793.84 and 11,589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.39, 24,793.84 and 11,589.16 is: 15,996.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.39 : 24,793.84 = 11,589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.39/24,793.84 = 11,589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.39x = 24,793.84 × 11,589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.39x = 287,339,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,339,625.83/17,962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,996.74

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