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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.57, 24,804.03 and 11,259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.57, 24,804.03 and 11,259.75 is: 15,548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.57 : 24,804.03 = 11,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.57/24,804.03 = 11,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.57x = 24,804.03 × 11,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.57x = 279,287,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,287,176.79/17,962.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.29

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