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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.65, 24,807.61 and 11,604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.65, 24,807.61 and 11,604.90 is: 16,011.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.65 : 24,807.61 = 11,604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.65/24,807.61 = 11,604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.65x = 24,807.61 × 11,604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.65x = 287,889,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,889,698.87/17,979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.97

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