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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,891.29, 24,677.13 and 11,083.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,891.29, 24,677.13 and 11,083.11 is: 15,286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,891.29 : 24,677.13 = 11,083.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,891.29/24,677.13 = 11,083.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,891.29x = 24,677.13 × 11,083.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,891.29x = 273,499,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,499,346.27/17,891.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,286.73

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