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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.94, 24,641.62 and 11,154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.94, 24,641.62 and 11,154.19 is: 15,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.94 : 24,641.62 = 11,154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.94/24,641.62 = 11,154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.94x = 24,641.62 × 11,154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.94x = 274,857,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,857,132.41/17,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.70

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