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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.69, 24,641.27 and 11,153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.69, 24,641.27 and 11,153.93 is: 15,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.69 : 24,641.27 = 11,153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.69/24,641.27 = 11,153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.69x = 24,641.27 × 11,153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.69x = 274,847,062.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,847,062.29/17,867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.35

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