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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,809.22, 24,584.28 and 11,098.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,809.22, 24,584.28 and 11,098.16 is: 15,320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,809.22 : 24,584.28 = 11,098.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,809.22/24,584.28 = 11,098.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,809.22x = 24,584.28 × 11,098.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,809.22x = 272,840,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,840,150.00/17,809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,320.17

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