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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.48, 24,407.49 and 11,315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.48, 24,407.49 and 11,315.89 is: 15,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.48 : 24,407.49 = 11,315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.48/24,407.49 = 11,315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.48x = 24,407.49 × 11,315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.48x = 276,192,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,192,472.02/17,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,610.73

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