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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.39, 24,623.70 and 11,473.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.39, 24,623.70 and 11,473.90 is: 15,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.39 : 24,623.70 = 11,473.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.39/24,623.70 = 11,473.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.39x = 24,623.70 × 11,473.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.39x = 282,529,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,529,871.43/17,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,829.43

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