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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.77, 24,368.61 and 11,030.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.77, 24,368.61 and 11,030.25 is: 15,215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.77 : 24,368.61 = 11,030.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.77/24,368.61 = 11,030.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.77x = 24,368.61 × 11,030.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.77x = 268,791,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,791,860.45/17,665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.41

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