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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.06, 24,801.96 and 11,258.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.06, 24,801.96 and 11,258.25 is: 15,546.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.06 : 24,801.96 = 11,258.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.06/24,801.96 = 11,258.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.06x = 24,801.96 × 11,258.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.06x = 279,226,666.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,226,666.17/17,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.22

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