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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,806.21, 24,580.14 and 11,095.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,806.21, 24,580.14 and 11,095.16 is: 15,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,806.21 : 24,580.14 = 11,095.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,806.21/24,580.14 = 11,095.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,806.21x = 24,580.14 × 11,095.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,806.21x = 272,720,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,720,518.59/17,806.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.03

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