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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.88, 24,692.16 and 11,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.88, 24,692.16 and 11,180.16 is: 15,423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.88 : 24,692.16 = 11,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.88/24,692.16 = 11,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.88x = 24,692.16 × 11,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.88x = 276,062,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,062,299.55/17,898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,423.44

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