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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.41, 24,369.49 and 11,030.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.41, 24,369.49 and 11,030.89 is: 15,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.41 : 24,369.49 = 11,030.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.41/24,369.49 = 11,030.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.41x = 24,369.49 × 11,030.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.41x = 268,817,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,817,163.55/17,666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.29

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