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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.52, 24,722.58 and 11,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.52, 24,722.58 and 11,194.44 is: 15,443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.52 : 24,722.58 = 11,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.52/24,722.58 = 11,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.52x = 24,722.58 × 11,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.52x = 276,755,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,755,438.46/17,920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.49

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