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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.56, 24,716.10 and 11,196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.56, 24,716.10 and 11,196.68 is: 15,458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.56 : 24,716.10 = 11,196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.56/24,716.10 = 11,196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.56x = 24,716.10 × 11,196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.56x = 276,738,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,738,262.55/17,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,458.89

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