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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,943.86, 24,774.72 and 11,232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,943.86, 24,774.72 and 11,232.20 is: 15,508.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,943.86 : 24,774.72 = 11,232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,943.86/24,774.72 = 11,232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,943.86x = 24,774.72 × 11,232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,943.86x = 278,274,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,274,609.98/17,943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,508.07

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