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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.15, 24,824.27 and 11,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.15, 24,824.27 and 11,277.63 is: 15,558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.15 : 24,824.27 = 11,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.15/24,824.27 = 11,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.15x = 24,824.27 × 11,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.15x = 279,958,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,958,960.27/17,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.33

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