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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,984.44, 24,821.73 and 11,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,984.44, 24,821.73 and 11,275.82 is: 15,562.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,984.44 : 24,821.73 = 11,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,984.44/24,821.73 = 11,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,984.44x = 24,821.73 × 11,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,984.44x = 279,885,235.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,885,235.46/17,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.63

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