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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,946.36, 24,778.17 and 11,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,946.36, 24,778.17 and 11,234.70 is: 15,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,946.36 : 24,778.17 = 11,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,946.36/24,778.17 = 11,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,946.36x = 24,778.17 × 11,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,946.36x = 278,375,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,375,306.50/17,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,511.52

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