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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.20, 24,820.08 and 11,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.20, 24,820.08 and 11,606.65 is: 16,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.20 : 24,820.08 = 11,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.20/24,820.08 = 11,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.20x = 24,820.08 × 11,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.20x = 288,077,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,077,981.53/17,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,024.63

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