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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,865.88, 24,652.02 and 11,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,865.88, 24,652.02 and 11,150.44 is: 15,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865.88 : 24,652.02 = 11,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865.88/24,652.02 = 11,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865.88x = 24,652.02 × 11,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865.88x = 274,880,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,880,869.89/17,865.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.80

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