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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,836.78, 24,603.88 and 11,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,836.78, 24,603.88 and 11,461.28 is: 15,809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,836.78 : 24,603.88 = 11,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,836.78/24,603.88 = 11,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,836.78x = 24,603.88 × 11,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,836.78x = 281,991,957.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,991,957.77/17,836.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,809.58

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