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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.93, 24,491.48 and 11,379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.93, 24,491.48 and 11,379.26 is: 15,696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.93 : 24,491.48 = 11,379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.93/24,491.48 = 11,379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.93x = 24,491.48 × 11,379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.93x = 278,694,739.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,694,739.35/17,754.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.75

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