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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.90, 24,545.68 and 11,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.90, 24,545.68 and 11,418.24 is: 15,742.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.90 : 24,545.68 = 11,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.90/24,545.68 = 11,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.90x = 24,545.68 × 11,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.90x = 280,268,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,268,465.20/17,802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,742.85

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