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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.01, 24,765.13 and 11,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.01, 24,765.13 and 11,235.33 is: 15,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.01 : 24,765.13 = 11,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.01/24,765.13 = 11,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.01x = 24,765.13 × 11,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.01x = 278,244,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,244,358.89/17,946.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.52

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