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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.37, 24,842.40 and 11,288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.37, 24,842.40 and 11,288.19 is: 15,584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.37 : 24,842.40 = 11,288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.37/24,842.40 = 11,288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.37x = 24,842.40 × 11,288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.37x = 280,425,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,425,550.60/17,993.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,584.94

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