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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.39, 24,705.25 and 11,096.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.39, 24,705.25 and 11,096.75 is: 15,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.39 : 24,705.25 = 11,096.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.39/24,705.25 = 11,096.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.39x = 24,705.25 × 11,096.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.39x = 274,147,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,147,982.94/17,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.34

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