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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,698.05, 24,422.58 and 11,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,698.05, 24,422.58 and 11,315.66 is: 15,615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,698.05 : 24,422.58 = 11,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,698.05/24,422.58 = 11,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,698.05x = 24,422.58 × 11,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,698.05x = 276,357,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,357,489.49/17,698.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,615.14

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