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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.91, 24,804.46 and 11,260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.91, 24,804.46 and 11,260.07 is: 15,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.91 : 24,804.46 = 11,260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.91/24,804.46 = 11,260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.91x = 24,804.46 × 11,260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.91x = 279,299,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,299,955.91/17,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.70

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