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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.36, 24,854.80 and 11,296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.36, 24,854.80 and 11,296.52 is: 15,599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.36 : 24,854.80 = 11,296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.36/24,854.80 = 11,296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.36x = 24,854.80 × 11,296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.36x = 280,772,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,772,745.30/17,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.04

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