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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.46, 24,604.77 and 11,549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.46, 24,604.77 and 11,549.86 is: 15,933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.46 : 24,604.77 = 11,549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.46/24,604.77 = 11,549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.46x = 24,604.77 × 11,549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.46x = 284,181,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,181,648.83/17,835.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.52

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