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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.65, 24,805.16 and 11,260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.65, 24,805.16 and 11,260.49 is: 15,549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.65 : 24,805.16 = 11,260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.65/24,805.16 = 11,260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.65x = 24,805.16 × 11,260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.65x = 279,318,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,318,256.13/17,963.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.08

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