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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.92, 24,592.08 and 11,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.92, 24,592.08 and 11,109.76 is: 15,326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.92 : 24,592.08 = 11,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.92/24,592.08 = 11,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.92x = 24,592.08 × 11,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.92x = 273,212,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,212,106.70/17,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.68

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