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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.24, 24,822.80 and 11,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.24, 24,822.80 and 11,285.60 is: 15,564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.24 : 24,822.80 = 11,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.24/24,822.80 = 11,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.24x = 24,822.80 × 11,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.24x = 280,140,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,140,191.68/17,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.00

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