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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.56, 24,789.22 and 11,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.56, 24,789.22 and 11,064.63 is: 15,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.56 : 24,789.22 = 11,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.56/24,789.22 = 11,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.56x = 24,789.22 × 11,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.56x = 274,283,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,283,547.29/17,964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.04

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