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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,995.27, 24,836.11 and 11,636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,995.27, 24,836.11 and 11,636.74 is: 16,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,995.27 : 24,836.11 = 11,636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,995.27/24,836.11 = 11,636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,995.27x = 24,836.11 × 11,636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,995.27x = 289,011,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,011,230.50/17,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,060.40

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