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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.13, 24,818.49 and 11,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.13, 24,818.49 and 11,282.49 is: 15,559.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.13 : 24,818.49 = 11,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.13/24,818.49 = 11,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.13x = 24,818.49 × 11,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.13x = 280,014,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,014,365.24/17,996.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,559.70

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