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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.44, 24,610.04 and 11,476.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.44, 24,610.04 and 11,476.33 is: 15,830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.44 : 24,610.04 = 11,476.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.44/24,610.04 = 11,476.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.44x = 24,610.04 × 11,476.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.44x = 282,432,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,432,864.48/17,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,830.16

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