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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.41, 24,368.12 and 11,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.41, 24,368.12 and 11,029.89 is: 15,214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.41 : 24,368.12 = 11,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.41/24,368.12 = 11,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.41x = 24,368.12 × 11,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.41x = 268,777,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,777,627.96/17,665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.91

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