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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.77, 24,060.71 and 11,066.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.77, 24,060.71 and 11,066.95 is: 15,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.77 : 24,060.71 = 11,066.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.77/24,060.71 = 11,066.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.77x = 24,060.71 × 11,066.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.77x = 266,278,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,278,674.53/17,432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.60

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