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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.99, 24,838.42 and 11,626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.99, 24,838.42 and 11,626.85 is: 16,044.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.99 : 24,838.42 = 11,626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.99/24,838.42 = 11,626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.99x = 24,838.42 × 11,626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.99x = 288,792,583.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,792,583.58/17,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,044.04

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