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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.79, 24,590.58 and 11,103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.79, 24,590.58 and 11,103.94 is: 15,319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.79 : 24,590.58 = 11,103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.79/24,590.58 = 11,103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.79x = 24,590.58 × 11,103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.79x = 273,052,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,052,324.89/17,823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,319.54

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