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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.45, 24,790.16 and 11,912.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.45, 24,790.16 and 11,912.73 is: 16,430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.45 : 24,790.16 = 11,912.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.45/24,790.16 = 11,912.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.45x = 24,790.16 × 11,912.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.45x = 295,318,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,318,482.74/17,973.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.82

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