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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.31, 24,803.69 and 11,259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.31, 24,803.69 and 11,259.50 is: 15,547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.31 : 24,803.69 = 11,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.31/24,803.69 = 11,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.31x = 24,803.69 × 11,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.31x = 279,276,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,276,967.24/17,962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.94

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