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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.74, 24,774.55 and 11,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.74, 24,774.55 and 11,232.08 is: 15,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.74 : 24,774.55 = 11,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.74/24,774.55 = 11,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.74x = 24,774.55 × 11,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.74x = 278,269,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,269,727.56/17,943.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.90

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