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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,728.91, 24,461.48 and 11,266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,728.91, 24,461.48 and 11,266.19 is: 15,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,728.91 : 24,461.48 = 11,266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,728.91/24,461.48 = 11,266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,728.91x = 24,461.48 × 11,266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,728.91x = 275,587,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,587,625.03/17,728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.53

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