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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.66, 24,813.42 and 11,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.66, 24,813.42 and 11,266.52 is: 15,557.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.66 : 24,813.42 = 11,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.66/24,813.42 = 11,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.66x = 24,813.42 × 11,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.66x = 279,560,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,560,892.70/17,969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.38

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