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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,896.57, 24,709.62 and 11,185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,896.57, 24,709.62 and 11,185.21 is: 15,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,896.57 : 24,709.62 = 11,185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,896.57/24,709.62 = 11,185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,896.57x = 24,709.62 × 11,185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,896.57x = 276,382,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,382,232.79/17,896.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.31

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