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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.77, 24,835.42 and 11,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.77, 24,835.42 and 11,636.24 is: 16,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.77 : 24,835.42 = 11,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.77/24,835.42 = 11,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.77x = 24,835.42 × 11,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.77x = 288,990,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,990,783.44/17,994.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,059.71

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