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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.39, 24,788.70 and 11,595.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.39, 24,788.70 and 11,595.74 is: 15,993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.39 : 24,788.70 = 11,595.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.39/24,788.70 = 11,595.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.39x = 24,788.70 × 11,595.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.39x = 287,443,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,443,320.14/17,972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.61

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