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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.48, 24,789.54 and 11,693.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.48, 24,789.54 and 11,693.08 is: 16,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.48 : 24,789.54 = 11,693.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.48/24,789.54 = 11,693.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.48x = 24,789.54 × 11,693.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.48x = 289,866,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,866,074.38/17,962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,137.31

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