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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,930.96, 24,748.80 and 11,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,930.96, 24,748.80 and 11,632.40 is: 16,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,930.96 : 24,748.80 = 11,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,930.96/24,748.80 = 11,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,930.96x = 24,748.80 × 11,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,930.96x = 287,887,941.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,887,941.12/17,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,055.36

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