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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,804.16, 24,562.33 and 11,078.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,804.16, 24,562.33 and 11,078.12 is: 15,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,804.16 : 24,562.33 = 11,078.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,804.16/24,562.33 = 11,078.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,804.16x = 24,562.33 × 11,078.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,804.16x = 272,104,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,104,472.93/17,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,283.20

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