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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,663.15, 24,365.00 and 11,027.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,663.15, 24,365.00 and 11,027.63 is: 15,211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,663.15 : 24,365.00 = 11,027.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,663.15/24,365.00 = 11,027.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,663.15x = 24,365.00 × 11,027.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,663.15x = 268,688,027.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,688,027.99/17,663.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.79

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