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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.02, 24,367.59 and 11,029.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.02, 24,367.59 and 11,029.50 is: 15,214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.02 : 24,367.59 = 11,029.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.02/24,367.59 = 11,029.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.02x = 24,367.59 × 11,029.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.02x = 268,762,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,762,333.91/17,665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.38

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