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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.52, 24,726.72 and 11,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.52, 24,726.72 and 11,197.44 is: 15,447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.52 : 24,726.72 = 11,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.52/24,726.72 = 11,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.52x = 24,726.72 × 11,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.52x = 276,875,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,875,963.60/17,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.63

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