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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.08, 24,585.92 and 11,447.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.08, 24,585.92 and 11,447.42 is: 15,783.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.08 : 24,585.92 = 11,447.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.08/24,585.92 = 11,447.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.08x = 24,585.92 × 11,447.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.08x = 281,445,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,445,172.16/17,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,783.09

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