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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,883.26, 24,668.64 and 11,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,883.26, 24,668.64 and 11,157.20 is: 15,390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,883.26 : 24,668.64 = 11,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,883.26/24,668.64 = 11,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,883.26x = 24,668.64 × 11,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,883.26x = 275,232,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,232,950.21/17,883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,390.54

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