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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.12, 24,810.96 and 11,703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.12, 24,810.96 and 11,703.52 is: 16,141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.12 : 24,810.96 = 11,703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.12/24,810.96 = 11,703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.12x = 24,810.96 × 11,703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.12x = 290,375,566.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,375,566.58/17,989.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,141.73

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