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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,749.44, 24,486.46 and 11,691.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,749.44, 24,486.46 and 11,691.85 is: 16,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,749.44 : 24,486.46 = 11,691.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,749.44/24,486.46 = 11,691.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,749.44x = 24,486.46 × 11,691.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,749.44x = 286,292,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,292,017.35/17,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,129.64

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