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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,748.93, 24,487.32 and 11,379.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,748.93, 24,487.32 and 11,379.03 is: 15,699.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,748.93 : 24,487.32 = 11,379.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,748.93/24,487.32 = 11,379.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,748.93x = 24,487.32 × 11,379.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,748.93x = 278,641,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,641,948.90/17,748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,699.08

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