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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.01, 24,794.93 and 11,265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.01, 24,794.93 and 11,265.38 is: 15,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.01 : 24,794.93 = 11,265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.01/24,794.93 = 11,265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.01x = 24,794.93 × 11,265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.01x = 279,324,242.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,324,242.33/17,979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,536.13

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