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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.28, 24,684.24 and 11,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.28, 24,684.24 and 11,184.58 is: 15,422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.28 : 24,684.24 = 11,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.28/24,684.24 = 11,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.28x = 24,684.24 × 11,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.28x = 276,082,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,082,857.02/17,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.52

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