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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,827.02, 24,585.93 and 11,105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,827.02, 24,585.93 and 11,105.64 is: 15,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,827.02 : 24,585.93 = 11,105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,827.02/24,585.93 = 11,105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,827.02x = 24,585.93 × 11,105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,827.02x = 273,042,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,042,487.65/17,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,316.22

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