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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.64, 24,821.36 and 11,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.64, 24,821.36 and 11,618.80 is: 16,026.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.64 : 24,821.36 = 11,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.64/24,821.36 = 11,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.64x = 24,821.36 × 11,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.64x = 288,394,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,394,417.57/17,994.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,026.68

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