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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.05, 24,305.74 and 10,898.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.05, 24,305.74 and 10,898.84 is: 15,041.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.05 : 24,305.74 = 10,898.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.05/24,305.74 = 10,898.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.05x = 24,305.74 × 10,898.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.05x = 264,904,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,904,195.32/17,611.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.94

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