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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.78, 17,792.94 and 10,024.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.78, 17,792.94 and 10,024.88 is: 15,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.78 : 17,792.94 = 10,024.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.78/17,792.94 = 10,024.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.78x = 17,792.94 × 10,024.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.78x = 178,372,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,372,088.35/11,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.78

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