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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.88, 24,791.28 and 11,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.88, 24,791.28 and 11,244.20 is: 15,524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.88 : 24,791.28 = 11,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.88/24,791.28 = 11,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.88x = 24,791.28 × 11,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.88x = 278,758,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,758,110.58/17,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,524.61

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