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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,884.73, 24,689.81 and 11,174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,884.73, 24,689.81 and 11,174.09 is: 15,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,884.73 : 24,689.81 = 11,174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,884.73/24,689.81 = 11,174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,884.73x = 24,689.81 × 11,174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,884.73x = 275,886,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,886,063.51/17,884.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,425.79

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