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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.81, 24,808.27 and 11,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.81, 24,808.27 and 11,607.50 is: 16,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.81 : 24,808.27 = 11,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.81/24,808.27 = 11,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.81x = 24,808.27 × 11,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.81x = 287,961,994.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,961,994.03/17,973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.20

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