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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.68, 24,778.95 and 11,828.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.68, 24,778.95 and 11,828.93 is: 16,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.68 : 24,778.95 = 11,828.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.68/24,778.95 = 11,828.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.68x = 24,778.95 × 11,828.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.68x = 293,108,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,108,341.13/17,964.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,315.82

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