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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.02, 24,705.99 and 11,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.02, 24,705.99 and 11,191.74 is: 15,442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.02 : 24,705.99 = 11,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.02/24,705.99 = 11,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.02x = 24,705.99 × 11,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.02x = 276,503,016.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,503,016.52/17,905.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.77

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