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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.92, 24,571.52 and 11,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.92, 24,571.52 and 11,083.56 is: 15,298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.92 : 24,571.52 = 11,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.92/24,571.52 = 11,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.92x = 24,571.52 × 11,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.92x = 272,339,916.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,339,916.21/17,801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,298.35

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