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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.54, 24,727.73 and 11,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.54, 24,727.73 and 11,540.30 is: 15,932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.54 : 24,727.73 = 11,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.54/24,727.73 = 11,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.54x = 24,727.73 × 11,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.54x = 285,365,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,365,241.18/17,910.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.81

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