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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.06, 24,710.97 and 11,186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.06, 24,710.97 and 11,186.02 is: 15,431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.06 : 24,710.97 = 11,186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.06/24,710.97 = 11,186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.06x = 24,710.97 × 11,186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.06x = 276,417,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,417,342.86/17,912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,431.91

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