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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.56, 24,666.12 and 11,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.56, 24,666.12 and 11,068.80 is: 15,278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.56 : 24,666.12 = 11,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.56/24,666.12 = 11,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.56x = 24,666.12 × 11,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.56x = 273,024,349.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,024,349.06/17,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.74

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