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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,951.69, 24,757.20 and 11,237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,951.69, 24,757.20 and 11,237.93 is: 15,498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,951.69 : 24,757.20 = 11,237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,951.69/24,757.20 = 11,237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,951.69x = 24,757.20 × 11,237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,951.69x = 278,219,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,219,556.81/17,951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.24

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