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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,899.39, 24,702.49 and 11,094.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,899.39, 24,702.49 and 11,094.75 is: 15,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,899.39 : 24,702.49 = 11,094.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,899.39/24,702.49 = 11,094.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,899.39x = 24,702.49 × 11,094.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,899.39x = 274,067,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,067,950.93/17,899.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,311.58

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