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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.93, 24,774.66 and 11,251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.93, 24,774.66 and 11,251.98 is: 15,511.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.93 : 24,774.66 = 11,251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.93/24,774.66 = 11,251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.93x = 24,774.66 × 11,251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.93x = 278,763,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,763,978.83/17,970.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,511.94

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