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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.12, 24,656.82 and 11,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.12, 24,656.82 and 11,160.41 is: 15,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.12 : 24,656.82 = 11,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.12/24,656.82 = 11,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.12x = 24,656.82 × 11,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.12x = 275,180,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,180,220.50/17,873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,396.32

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