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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.98, 24,408.18 and 11,316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.98, 24,408.18 and 11,316.39 is: 15,611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.98 : 24,408.18 = 11,316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.98/24,408.18 = 11,316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.98x = 24,408.18 × 11,316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.98x = 276,212,484.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,212,484.07/17,692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,611.42

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