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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,887.91, 24,685.41 and 11,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,887.91, 24,685.41 and 11,177.44 is: 15,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,887.91 : 24,685.41 = 11,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,887.91/24,685.41 = 11,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,887.91x = 24,685.41 × 11,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,887.91x = 275,919,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,919,565.72/17,887.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,424.92

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