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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.19, 24,554.39 and 11,078.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.19, 24,554.39 and 11,078.93 is: 15,290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.19 : 24,554.39 = 11,078.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.19/24,554.39 = 11,078.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.19x = 24,554.39 × 11,078.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.19x = 272,036,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,036,368.00/17,791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.51

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