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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,819.64, 24,575.95 and 11,005.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,819.64, 24,575.95 and 11,005.42 is: 15,178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,819.64 : 24,575.95 = 11,005.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,819.64/24,575.95 = 11,005.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,819.64x = 24,575.95 × 11,005.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,819.64x = 270,468,651.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,468,651.65/17,819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,178.12

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