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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.52, 24,366.90 and 11,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.52, 24,366.90 and 11,029 is: 15,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.52 : 24,366.90 = 11,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.52/24,366.90 = 11,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.52x = 24,366.90 × 11,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.52x = 268,742,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,742,540.10/17,664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,213.69

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