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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.05, 24,803.55 and 11,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.05, 24,803.55 and 11,252.16 is: 15,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.05 : 24,803.55 = 11,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.05/24,803.55 = 11,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.05x = 24,803.55 × 11,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.05x = 279,093,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,093,513.17/17,968.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.77

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