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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.03, 24,843.30 and 11,288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.03, 24,843.30 and 11,288.18 is: 15,587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.03 : 24,843.30 = 11,288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.03/24,843.30 = 11,288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.03x = 24,843.30 × 11,288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.03x = 280,435,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,435,642.19/17,991.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.53

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