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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.80, 24,759.72 and 11,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.80, 24,759.72 and 11,229.68 is: 15,492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.80 : 24,759.72 = 11,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.80/24,759.72 = 11,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.80x = 24,759.72 × 11,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.80x = 278,043,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,043,732.49/17,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.66

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