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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.09, 24,708.51 and 11,182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.09, 24,708.51 and 11,182.95 is: 15,435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.09 : 24,708.51 = 11,182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.09/24,708.51 = 11,182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.09x = 24,708.51 × 11,182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.09x = 276,314,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,314,031.90/17,901.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,435.60

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