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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.44, 24,344.54 and 11,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.44, 24,344.54 and 11,273.64 is: 15,544.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.44 : 24,344.54 = 11,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.44/24,344.54 = 11,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.44x = 24,344.54 × 11,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.44x = 274,451,579.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,451,579.93/17,655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.87

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