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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,787.99, 24,558.76 and 11,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,787.99, 24,558.76 and 11,083.42 is: 15,302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,787.99 : 24,558.76 = 11,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,787.99/24,558.76 = 11,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,787.99x = 24,558.76 × 11,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,787.99x = 272,195,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,195,051.76/17,787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,302.18

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