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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.86, 24,793.30 and 11,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.86, 24,793.30 and 11,255.24 is: 15,534.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.86 : 24,793.30 = 11,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.86/24,793.30 = 11,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.86x = 24,793.30 × 11,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.86x = 279,054,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,054,541.89/17,963.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,534.22

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