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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,958.36, 24,770.66 and 11,232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,958.36, 24,770.66 and 11,232.31 is: 15,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,958.36 : 24,770.66 = 11,232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,958.36/24,770.66 = 11,232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,958.36x = 24,770.66 × 11,232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,958.36x = 278,231,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,231,642.02/17,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.16

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