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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.81, 24,689.01 and 11,533.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.81, 24,689.01 and 11,533.73 is: 15,909.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.81 : 24,689.01 = 11,533.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.81/24,689.01 = 11,533.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.81x = 24,689.01 × 11,533.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.81x = 284,756,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,756,375.31/17,898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,909.24

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