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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,980.59, 24,812.64 and 11,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,980.59, 24,812.64 and 11,269.84 is: 15,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,980.59 : 24,812.64 = 11,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,980.59/24,812.64 = 11,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,980.59x = 24,812.64 × 11,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,980.59x = 279,634,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,634,482.78/17,980.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.02

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