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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.22, 24,753.38 and 11,558.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.22, 24,753.38 and 11,558.07 is: 15,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.22 : 24,753.38 = 11,558.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.22/24,753.38 = 11,558.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.22x = 24,753.38 × 11,558.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.22x = 286,101,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,101,240.99/17,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,957.27

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