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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.90, 24,740.44 and 11,626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.90, 24,740.44 and 11,626.34 is: 16,046.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.90 : 24,740.44 = 11,626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.90/24,740.44 = 11,626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.90x = 24,740.44 × 11,626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.90x = 287,640,614.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,640,614.42/17,924.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,046.99

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