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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.76, 24,712.64 and 11,187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.76, 24,712.64 and 11,187.40 is: 15,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.76 : 24,712.64 = 11,187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.76/24,712.64 = 11,187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.76x = 24,712.64 × 11,187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.76x = 276,470,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,470,188.74/17,898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,446.33

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