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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.93, 24,817.16 and 11,262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.93, 24,817.16 and 11,262.11 is: 15,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.93 : 24,817.16 = 11,262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.93/24,817.16 = 11,262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.93x = 24,817.16 × 11,262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.93x = 279,493,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,493,489.88/17,977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.48

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