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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.93, 24,836.19 and 11,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.93, 24,836.19 and 11,286.30 is: 15,577.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.93 : 24,836.19 = 11,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.93/24,836.19 = 11,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.93x = 24,836.19 × 11,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.93x = 280,308,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,308,742.01/17,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,577.10

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