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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,808.76, 24,587.28 and 11,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,808.76, 24,587.28 and 11,437.92 is: 15,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,808.76 : 24,587.28 = 11,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,808.76/24,587.28 = 11,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,808.76x = 24,587.28 × 11,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,808.76x = 281,227,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,227,218.72/17,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,791.51

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