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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.80, 24,010.05 and 11,020.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.80, 24,010.05 and 11,020.66 is: 15,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.80 : 24,010.05 = 11,020.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.80/24,010.05 = 11,020.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.80x = 24,010.05 × 11,020.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.80x = 264,606,597.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,606,597.63/17,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.21

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