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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.16, 24,837.64 and 11,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.16, 24,837.64 and 11,284.52 is: 15,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.16 : 24,837.64 = 11,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.16/24,837.64 = 11,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.16x = 24,837.64 × 11,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.16x = 280,280,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,280,845.33/17,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.88

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