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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.95, 24,767.80 and 11,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.95, 24,767.80 and 11,237.28 is: 15,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.95 : 24,767.80 = 11,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.95/24,767.80 = 11,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.95x = 24,767.80 × 11,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.95x = 278,322,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,322,703.58/17,947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.21

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