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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.82, 24,729.24 and 11,199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.82, 24,729.24 and 11,199.70 is: 15,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.82 : 24,729.24 = 11,199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.82/24,729.24 = 11,199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.82x = 24,729.24 × 11,199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.82x = 276,960,069.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,960,069.23/17,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,463.28

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