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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,885.89, 24,682.63 and 11,175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,885.89, 24,682.63 and 11,175.41 is: 15,422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,885.89 : 24,682.63 = 11,175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,885.89/24,682.63 = 11,175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,885.89x = 24,682.63 × 11,175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,885.89x = 275,838,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,838,543.90/17,885.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.13

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