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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.76, 24,803.52 and 11,610.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.76, 24,803.52 and 11,610.59 is: 16,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.76 : 24,803.52 = 11,610.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.76/24,803.52 = 11,610.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.76x = 24,803.52 × 11,610.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.76x = 287,983,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,983,501.28/17,974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.55

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