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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,482.08, 24,134.21 and 11,846.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,482.08, 24,134.21 and 11,846.61 is: 16,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,482.08 : 24,134.21 = 11,846.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,482.08/24,134.21 = 11,846.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,482.08x = 24,134.21 × 11,846.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,482.08x = 285,908,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,908,573.53/17,482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,354.38

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