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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,988.34, 24,816.88 and 11,613.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,988.34, 24,816.88 and 11,613.23 is: 16,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,988.34 : 24,816.88 = 11,613.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,988.34/24,816.88 = 11,613.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,988.34x = 24,816.88 × 11,613.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,988.34x = 288,204,135.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,204,135.32/17,988.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,021.72

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