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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,887.85, 24,672.41 and 11,079.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,887.85, 24,672.41 and 11,079.67 is: 15,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,887.85 : 24,672.41 = 11,079.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,887.85/24,672.41 = 11,079.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,887.85x = 24,672.41 × 11,079.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,887.85x = 273,362,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,362,160.90/17,887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,282.00

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