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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.36, 24,774.03 and 11,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.36, 24,774.03 and 11,231.70 is: 15,507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.36 : 24,774.03 = 11,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.36/24,774.03 = 11,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.36x = 24,774.03 × 11,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.36x = 278,254,472.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,254,472.75/17,943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.38

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