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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,661.65, 24,362.93 and 11,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,661.65, 24,362.93 and 11,026.13 is: 15,209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,661.65 : 24,362.93 = 11,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,661.65/24,362.93 = 11,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,661.65x = 24,362.93 × 11,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,661.65x = 268,628,739.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,628,739.11/17,661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,209.72

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