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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,984.09, 24,801.93 and 11,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,984.09, 24,801.93 and 11,270.48 is: 15,543.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,984.09 : 24,801.93 = 11,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,984.09/24,801.93 = 11,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,984.09x = 24,801.93 × 11,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,984.09x = 279,529,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,529,532.02/17,984.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,543.15

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