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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.66, 24,367.08 and 11,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.66, 24,367.08 and 11,029.14 is: 15,213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.66 : 24,367.08 = 11,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.66/24,367.08 = 11,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.66x = 24,367.08 × 11,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.66x = 268,747,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,747,936.71/17,664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,213.88

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