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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.10, 24,814.71 and 11,271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.10, 24,814.71 and 11,271.34 is: 15,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.10 : 24,814.71 = 11,271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.10/24,814.71 = 11,271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.10x = 24,814.71 × 11,271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.10x = 279,695,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,695,033.41/17,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.08

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