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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.59, 24,111.40 and 11,810.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.59, 24,111.40 and 11,810.27 is: 16,292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.59 : 24,111.40 = 11,810.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.59/24,111.40 = 11,810.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.59x = 24,111.40 × 11,810.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.59x = 284,762,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,762,028.13/17,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,292.98

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