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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,987.97, 24,826.62 and 11,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,987.97, 24,826.62 and 11,279.40 is: 15,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,987.97 : 24,826.62 = 11,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,987.97/24,826.62 = 11,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,987.97x = 24,826.62 × 11,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,987.97x = 280,029,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,029,377.63/17,987.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.59

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