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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.39, 24,808.63 and 11,609.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.39, 24,808.63 and 11,609.53 is: 16,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.39 : 24,808.63 = 11,609.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.39/24,808.63 = 11,609.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.39x = 24,808.63 × 11,609.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.39x = 288,016,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,016,464.97/17,985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,013.91

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