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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,431.92, 24,061.32 and 11,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,431.92, 24,061.32 and 11,846.16 is: 16,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,431.92 : 24,061.32 = 11,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,431.92/24,061.32 = 11,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,431.92x = 24,061.32 × 11,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,431.92x = 285,034,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,034,246.53/17,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,351.28

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