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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.96, 24,769.68 and 11,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.96, 24,769.68 and 11,235.28 is: 15,503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.96 : 24,769.68 = 11,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.96/24,769.68 = 11,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.96x = 24,769.68 × 11,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.96x = 278,294,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,294,290.31/17,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.89

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