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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.63, 24,773.82 and 11,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.63, 24,773.82 and 11,235.11 is: 15,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.63 : 24,773.82 = 11,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.63/24,773.82 = 11,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.63x = 24,773.82 × 11,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.63x = 278,336,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,336,412.78/17,951.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,504.80

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