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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.01, 24,305.68 and 10,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.01, 24,305.68 and 10,898.80 is: 15,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.01 : 24,305.68 = 10,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.01/24,305.68 = 10,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.01x = 24,305.68 × 10,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.01x = 264,902,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,902,745.18/17,611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.88

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