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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.47, 24,827.38 and 11,621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.47, 24,827.38 and 11,621.33 is: 16,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.47 : 24,827.38 = 11,621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.47/24,827.38 = 11,621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.47x = 24,827.38 × 11,621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.47x = 288,527,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,527,137.01/17,994.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,034.21

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