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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.22, 24,784.98 and 11,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.22, 24,784.98 and 11,591.16 is: 15,990.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.22 : 24,784.98 = 11,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.22/24,784.98 = 11,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.22x = 24,784.98 × 11,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.22x = 287,286,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,286,668.78/17,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,990.38

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