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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,512.77, 24,193.97 and 11,477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,512.77, 24,193.97 and 11,477.35 is: 15,856.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,512.77 : 24,193.97 = 11,477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,512.77/24,193.97 = 11,477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,512.77x = 24,193.97 × 11,477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,512.77x = 277,682,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,682,713.24/17,512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,856.02

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