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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.56, 24,787.84 and 11,063.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.56, 24,787.84 and 11,063.63 is: 15,266.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.56 : 24,787.84 = 11,063.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.56/24,787.84 = 11,063.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.56x = 24,787.84 × 11,063.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.56x = 274,243,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,243,490.26/17,963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,266.66

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