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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.05, 24,792.51 and 11,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.05, 24,792.51 and 11,244.16 is: 15,521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.05 : 24,792.51 = 11,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.05/24,792.51 = 11,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.05x = 24,792.51 × 11,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.05x = 278,770,949.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,770,949.24/17,960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,521.72

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