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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,835.33, 24,597.40 and 11,113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,835.33, 24,597.40 and 11,113.95 is: 15,327.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,835.33 : 24,597.40 = 11,113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,835.33/24,597.40 = 11,113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,835.33x = 24,597.40 × 11,113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,835.33x = 273,374,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,374,335.22/17,835.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,327.68

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