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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.39, 24,713.81 and 11,194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.39, 24,713.81 and 11,194.70 is: 15,447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.39 : 24,713.81 = 11,194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.39/24,713.81 = 11,194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.39x = 24,713.81 × 11,194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.39x = 276,663,509.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,663,509.26/17,909.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.96

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