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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,884.86, 24,689.99 and 11,174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,884.86, 24,689.99 and 11,174.21 is: 15,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,884.86 : 24,689.99 = 11,174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,884.86/24,689.99 = 11,174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,884.86x = 24,689.99 × 11,174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,884.86x = 275,891,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,891,133.16/17,884.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,425.96

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