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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.18, 24,797.95 and 11,255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.18, 24,797.95 and 11,255.33 is: 15,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.18 : 24,797.95 = 11,255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.18/24,797.95 = 11,255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.18x = 24,797.95 × 11,255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.18x = 279,109,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,109,014.72/17,958.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,542.17

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