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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.08, 24,806.76 and 11,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.08, 24,806.76 and 11,700.56 is: 16,146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.08 : 24,806.76 = 11,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.08/24,806.76 = 11,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.08x = 24,806.76 × 11,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.08x = 290,252,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,252,983.79/17,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.62

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