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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.05, 24,814.26 and 11,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.05, 24,814.26 and 11,270.43 is: 15,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.05 : 24,814.26 = 11,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.05/24,814.26 = 11,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.05x = 24,814.26 × 11,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.05x = 279,667,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,667,380.33/17,979.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,555.18

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