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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,984.84, 24,812.06 and 11,609.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,984.84, 24,812.06 and 11,609.73 is: 16,016.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,984.84 : 24,812.06 = 11,609.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,984.84/24,812.06 = 11,609.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,984.84x = 24,812.06 × 11,609.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,984.84x = 288,061,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,061,259.30/17,984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,016.90

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