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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.93, 24,684.05 and 11,176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.93, 24,684.05 and 11,176.45 is: 15,423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.93 : 24,684.05 = 11,176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.93/24,684.05 = 11,176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.93x = 24,684.05 × 11,176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.93x = 275,880,016.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,880,016.85/17,886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.56

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