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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,952.13, 24,774.51 and 11,235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,952.13, 24,774.51 and 11,235.61 is: 15,505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,952.13 : 24,774.51 = 11,235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,952.13/24,774.51 = 11,235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,952.13x = 24,774.51 × 11,235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,952.13x = 278,356,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,356,732.30/17,952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,505.50

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