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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,890.80, 24,684.31 and 11,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,890.80, 24,684.31 and 11,183.25 is: 15,429.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,890.80 : 24,684.31 = 11,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,890.80/24,684.31 = 11,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,890.80x = 24,684.31 × 11,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,890.80x = 276,050,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,050,809.81/17,890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.76

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