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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.67, 24,682.75 and 11,182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.67, 24,682.75 and 11,182.13 is: 15,428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.67 : 24,682.75 = 11,182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.67/24,682.75 = 11,182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.67x = 24,682.75 × 11,182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.67x = 276,005,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,005,719.26/17,889.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.22

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