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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,919.83, 24,740.44 and 11,548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,919.83, 24,740.44 and 11,548.68 is: 15,944.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,919.83 : 24,740.44 = 11,548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,919.83/24,740.44 = 11,548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,919.83x = 24,740.44 × 11,548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,919.83x = 285,719,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,719,302.97/17,919.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.31

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