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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.91, 24,803.08 and 11,259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.91, 24,803.08 and 11,259.07 is: 15,547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.91 : 24,803.08 = 11,259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.91/24,803.08 = 11,259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.91x = 24,803.08 × 11,259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.91x = 279,259,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,259,523.78/17,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.32

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