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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,948.08, 24,767.94 and 11,237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,948.08, 24,767.94 and 11,237.41 is: 15,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,948.08 : 24,767.94 = 11,237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,948.08/24,767.94 = 11,237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,948.08x = 24,767.94 × 11,237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,948.08x = 278,327,367.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,327,367.21/17,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,507.36

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