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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,813.28, 24,593.48 and 11,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,813.28, 24,593.48 and 11,442.44 is: 15,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,813.28 : 24,593.48 = 11,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,813.28/24,593.48 = 11,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,813.28x = 24,593.48 × 11,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,813.28x = 281,409,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,409,419.29/17,813.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,797.73

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