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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.17, 24,793.19 and 11,253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.17, 24,793.19 and 11,253.93 is: 15,526.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.17 : 24,793.19 = 11,253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.17/24,793.19 = 11,253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.17x = 24,793.19 × 11,253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.17x = 279,020,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,020,768.47/17,971.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.02

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