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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,988.08, 24,816.98 and 11,273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,988.08, 24,816.98 and 11,273.99 is: 15,553.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,988.08 : 24,816.98 = 11,273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,988.08/24,816.98 = 11,273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,988.08x = 24,816.98 × 11,273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,988.08x = 279,786,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,786,288.45/17,988.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.99

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