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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.72, 24,853.50 and 11,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.72, 24,853.50 and 11,295.52 is: 15,597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.72 : 24,853.50 = 11,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.72/24,853.50 = 11,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.72x = 24,853.50 × 11,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.72x = 280,733,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,733,206.32/17,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,597.40

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