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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.92, 24,219.96 and 11,909.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.92, 24,219.96 and 11,909.84 is: 16,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.92 : 24,219.96 = 11,909.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.92/24,219.96 = 11,909.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.92x = 24,219.96 × 11,909.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.92x = 288,455,749.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,455,749.64/17,545.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.05

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