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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,846.76, 24,628.32 and 11,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,846.76, 24,628.32 and 11,131.92 is: 15,361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,846.76 : 24,628.32 = 11,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,846.76/24,628.32 = 11,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,846.76x = 24,628.32 × 11,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,846.76x = 274,160,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,160,487.97/17,846.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,361.92

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