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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.28, 24,546.19 and 11,418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.28, 24,546.19 and 11,418.61 is: 15,743.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.28 : 24,546.19 = 11,418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.28/24,546.19 = 11,418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.28x = 24,546.19 × 11,418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.28x = 280,283,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,283,247.86/17,803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,743.35

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