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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.96, 24,601.32 and 11,547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.96, 24,601.32 and 11,547.36 is: 15,930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.96 : 24,601.32 = 11,547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.96/24,601.32 = 11,547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.96x = 24,601.32 × 11,547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.96x = 284,080,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,080,298.52/17,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,930.07

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