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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,797.88, 24,561.48 and 11,521.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,797.88, 24,561.48 and 11,521.19 is: 15,899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,797.88 : 24,561.48 = 11,521.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,797.88/24,561.48 = 11,521.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,797.88x = 24,561.48 × 11,521.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,797.88x = 282,977,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,977,354.95/17,797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,899.50

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