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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.94, 24,644.37 and 11,156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.94, 24,644.37 and 11,156.19 is: 15,385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.94 : 24,644.37 = 11,156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.94/24,644.37 = 11,156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.94x = 24,644.37 × 11,156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.94x = 274,937,274.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,937,274.15/17,869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.46

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