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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.97, 24,817.27 and 11,604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.97, 24,817.27 and 11,604.27 is: 16,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.97 : 24,817.27 = 11,604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.97/24,817.27 = 11,604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.97x = 24,817.27 × 11,604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.97x = 287,986,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,986,301.74/17,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.41

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