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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.98, 24,006.90 and 11,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.98, 24,006.90 and 11,108.30 is: 15,339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.98 : 24,006.90 = 11,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.98/24,006.90 = 11,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.98x = 24,006.90 × 11,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.98x = 266,675,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,675,847.27/17,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,339.44

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