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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.52, 24,629.76 and 11,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.52, 24,629.76 and 11,486.16 is: 15,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.52 : 24,629.76 = 11,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.52/24,629.76 = 11,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.52x = 24,629.76 × 11,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.52x = 282,901,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,901,364.12/17,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.25

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