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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,779.91, 24,525.99 and 11,492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,779.91, 24,525.99 and 11,492.28 is: 15,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,779.91 : 24,525.99 = 11,492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,779.91/24,525.99 = 11,492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,779.91x = 24,525.99 × 11,492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,779.91x = 281,859,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,859,544.36/17,779.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,852.70

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