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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.66, 24,757.16 and 11,237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.66, 24,757.16 and 11,237.89 is: 15,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.66 : 24,757.16 = 11,237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.66/24,757.16 = 11,237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.66x = 24,757.16 × 11,237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.66x = 278,218,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,218,298.51/17,951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.20

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