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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.86, 24,791.92 and 11,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.86, 24,791.92 and 11,254.24 is: 15,532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.86 : 24,791.92 = 11,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.86/24,791.92 = 11,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.86x = 24,791.92 × 11,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.86x = 279,014,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,014,283.90/17,962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.84

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