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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.28, 24,594.86 and 11,443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.28, 24,594.86 and 11,443.44 is: 15,799.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.28 : 24,594.86 = 11,443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.28/24,594.86 = 11,443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.28x = 24,594.86 × 11,443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.28x = 281,449,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,449,804.72/17,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,799.11

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