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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,898.91, 24,708.65 and 11,188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,898.91, 24,708.65 and 11,188.46 is: 15,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,898.91 : 24,708.65 = 11,188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,898.91/24,708.65 = 11,188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,898.91x = 24,708.65 × 11,188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,898.91x = 276,451,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,451,748.01/17,898.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,445.17

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