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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,667.77, 24,371.37 and 11,032.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,667.77, 24,371.37 and 11,032.25 is: 15,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,667.77 : 24,371.37 = 11,032.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,667.77/24,371.37 = 11,032.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,667.77x = 24,371.37 × 11,032.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,667.77x = 268,871,046.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,871,046.68/17,667.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.17

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