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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.65, 24,803.78 and 11,259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.65, 24,803.78 and 11,259.49 is: 15,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.65 : 24,803.78 = 11,259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.65/24,803.78 = 11,259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.65x = 24,803.78 × 11,259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.65x = 279,277,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,277,912.87/17,962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,547.70

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