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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,979.59, 24,811.26 and 11,268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,979.59, 24,811.26 and 11,268.84 is: 15,550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,979.59 : 24,811.26 = 11,268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,979.59/24,811.26 = 11,268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,979.59x = 24,811.26 × 11,268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,979.59x = 279,594,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,594,119.14/17,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.64

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