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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.56, 27,008.64 and 11,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.56, 27,008.64 and 11,754.88 is: 17,641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.56 : 27,008.64 = 11,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.56/27,008.64 = 11,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.56x = 27,008.64 × 11,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.56x = 317,483,322.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,483,322.16/17,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,641.33

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