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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.21, 24,826.98 and 11,611.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.21, 24,826.98 and 11,611.65 is: 16,031.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.21 : 24,826.98 = 11,611.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.21/24,826.98 = 11,611.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.21x = 24,826.98 × 11,611.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.21x = 288,282,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,282,202.32/17,982.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,031.52

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