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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.48, 24,765.84 and 11,339.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.48, 24,765.84 and 11,339.68 is: 15,650.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.48 : 24,765.84 = 11,339.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.48/24,765.84 = 11,339.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.48x = 24,765.84 × 11,339.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.48x = 280,836,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,836,700.53/17,944.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.31

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