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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.46, 24,806.87 and 11,257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.46, 24,806.87 and 11,257.41 is: 15,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.46 : 24,806.87 = 11,257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.46/24,806.87 = 11,257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.46x = 24,806.87 × 11,257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.46x = 279,261,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,261,028.92/17,983.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.77

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