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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.77, 24,364.49 and 11,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.77, 24,364.49 and 11,027.25 is: 15,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.77 : 24,364.49 = 11,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.77/24,364.49 = 11,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.77x = 24,364.49 × 11,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.77x = 268,673,267.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,673,267.22/17,662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.28

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