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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,911.26, 24,707.34 and 11,188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,911.26, 24,707.34 and 11,188.67 is: 15,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,911.26 : 24,707.34 = 11,188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,911.26/24,707.34 = 11,188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,911.26x = 24,707.34 × 11,188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,911.26x = 276,442,150.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,442,150.30/17,911.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,433.99

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