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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.76, 24,802.14 and 11,609.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.76, 24,802.14 and 11,609.59 is: 16,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.76 : 24,802.14 = 11,609.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.76/24,802.14 = 11,609.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.76x = 24,802.14 × 11,609.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.76x = 287,942,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,942,676.52/17,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,020.17

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