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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,953.07, 24,759.09 and 11,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,953.07, 24,759.09 and 11,239.30 is: 15,500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,953.07 : 24,759.09 = 11,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,953.07/24,759.09 = 11,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,953.07x = 24,759.09 × 11,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,953.07x = 278,274,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,274,840.24/17,953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.13

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