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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.73, 24,761.39 and 11,240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.73, 24,761.39 and 11,240.96 is: 15,502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.73 : 24,761.39 = 11,240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.73/24,761.39 = 11,240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.73x = 24,761.39 × 11,240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.73x = 278,341,614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,341,614.52/17,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.41

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