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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.67, 24,681.38 and 11,181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.67, 24,681.38 and 11,181.13 is: 15,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.67 : 24,681.38 = 11,181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.67/24,681.38 = 11,181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.67x = 24,681.38 × 11,181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.67x = 275,965,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,965,600.75/17,888.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,426.84

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