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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.07, 24,757.72 and 11,238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.07, 24,757.72 and 11,238.30 is: 15,498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.07 : 24,757.72 = 11,238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.07/24,757.72 = 11,238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.07x = 24,757.72 × 11,238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.07x = 278,234,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,234,628.48/17,952.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,498.75

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