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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.88, 24,637.49 and 11,474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.88, 24,637.49 and 11,474.33 is: 15,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.88 : 24,637.49 = 11,474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.88/24,637.49 = 11,474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.88x = 24,637.49 × 11,474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.88x = 282,698,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,698,690.63/17,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,842.01

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