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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.15, 24,824.27 and 11,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.15, 24,824.27 and 11,275.20 is: 15,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.15 : 24,824.27 = 11,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.15/24,824.27 = 11,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.15x = 24,824.27 × 11,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.15x = 279,898,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,898,637.29/17,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.98

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