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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,665.91, 24,368.81 and 11,030.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,665.91, 24,368.81 and 11,030.39 is: 15,215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,665.91 : 24,368.81 = 11,030.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,665.91/24,368.81 = 11,030.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,665.91x = 24,368.81 × 11,030.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,665.91x = 268,797,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,797,422.98/17,665.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.60

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