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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,446.81, 24,085.50 and 11,811.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,446.81, 24,085.50 and 11,811.34 is: 16,305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,446.81 : 24,085.50 = 11,811.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,446.81/24,085.50 = 11,811.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,446.81x = 24,085.50 × 11,811.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,446.81x = 284,482,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,482,029.57/17,446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,305.68

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