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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,858.76, 24,633.96 and 11,493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,858.76, 24,633.96 and 11,493.66 is: 15,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,858.76 : 24,633.96 = 11,493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,858.76/24,633.96 = 11,493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,858.76x = 24,633.96 × 11,493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,858.76x = 283,134,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,134,360.69/17,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,854.09

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