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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,985.06, 24,822.59 and 11,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,985.06, 24,822.59 and 11,276.44 is: 15,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,985.06 : 24,822.59 = 11,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,985.06/24,822.59 = 11,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,985.06x = 24,822.59 × 11,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,985.06x = 279,910,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,910,446.78/17,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.50

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