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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.96, 24,747.42 and 11,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.96, 24,747.42 and 11,631.40 is: 16,053.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.96 : 24,747.42 = 11,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.96/24,747.42 = 11,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.96x = 24,747.42 × 11,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.96x = 287,847,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,847,122.74/17,929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,053.98

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