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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,843.63, 24,635.77 and 11,473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,843.63, 24,635.77 and 11,473.09 is: 15,840.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,843.63 : 24,635.77 = 11,473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,843.63/24,635.77 = 11,473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,843.63x = 24,635.77 × 11,473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,843.63x = 282,648,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,648,254.57/17,843.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,840.29

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