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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.44, 24,485.60 and 11,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.44, 24,485.60 and 11,472.16 is: 15,833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.44 : 24,485.60 = 11,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.44/24,485.60 = 11,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.44x = 24,485.60 × 11,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.44x = 280,902,720.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,902,720.90/17,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,833.14

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