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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,826.98, 24,590.43 and 11,451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,826.98, 24,590.43 and 11,451.39 is: 15,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,826.98 : 24,590.43 = 11,451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,826.98/24,590.43 = 11,451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,826.98x = 24,590.43 × 11,451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,826.98x = 281,594,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,594,604.20/17,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,795.98

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