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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.12, 24,659.58 and 11,162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.12, 24,659.58 and 11,162.41 is: 15,399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.12 : 24,659.58 = 11,162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.12/24,659.58 = 11,162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.12x = 24,659.58 × 11,162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.12x = 275,260,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,260,342.39/17,875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.08

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