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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.38, 24,716.44 and 11,199.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.38, 24,716.44 and 11,199.93 is: 15,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.38 : 24,716.44 = 11,199.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.38/24,716.44 = 11,199.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.38x = 24,716.44 × 11,199.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.38x = 276,822,441.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,822,441.54/17,910.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.98

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