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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,950.50, 24,772.26 and 11,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,950.50, 24,772.26 and 11,233.98 is: 15,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,950.50 : 24,772.26 = 11,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,950.50/24,772.26 = 11,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,950.50x = 24,772.26 × 11,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,950.50x = 278,291,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,291,073.39/17,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.25

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