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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,841.65, 24,607.26 and 11,468.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,841.65, 24,607.26 and 11,468.89 is: 15,817.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,841.65 : 24,607.26 = 11,468.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,841.65/24,607.26 = 11,468.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,841.65x = 24,607.26 × 11,468.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,841.65x = 282,217,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,217,896.62/17,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.93

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