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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.71, 24,751.31 and 11,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.71, 24,751.31 and 11,556.56 is: 15,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.71 : 24,751.31 = 11,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.71/24,751.31 = 11,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.71x = 24,751.31 × 11,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.71x = 286,040,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,040,003.19/17,927.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.19

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