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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.17, 24,684.36 and 11,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.17, 24,684.36 and 11,184.35 is: 15,422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.17 : 24,684.36 = 11,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.17/24,684.36 = 11,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.17x = 24,684.36 × 11,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.17x = 276,078,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,078,398.34/17,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.37

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