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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,906.82, 24,723.72 and 11,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,906.82, 24,723.72 and 11,195.70 is: 15,457.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,906.82 : 24,723.72 = 11,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,906.82/24,723.72 = 11,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,906.82x = 24,723.72 × 11,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,906.82x = 276,799,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,799,352.00/17,906.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,457.76

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