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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.44, 24,773.55 and 11,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.44, 24,773.55 and 11,234.92 is: 15,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.44 : 24,773.55 = 11,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.44/24,773.55 = 11,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.44x = 24,773.55 × 11,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.44x = 278,328,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,328,832.56/17,951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.54

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