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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.06, 24,800.58 and 11,257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.06, 24,800.58 and 11,257.25 is: 15,544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.06 : 24,800.58 = 11,257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.06/24,800.58 = 11,257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.06x = 24,800.58 × 11,257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.06x = 279,186,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,186,205.20/17,960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.83

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