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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.94, 24,306.96 and 10,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.94, 24,306.96 and 10,899.72 is: 15,043.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.94 : 24,306.96 = 10,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.94/24,306.96 = 10,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.94x = 24,306.96 × 10,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.94x = 264,939,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,939,058.05/17,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.15

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