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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,668.77, 24,372.75 and 11,033.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,668.77, 24,372.75 and 11,033.25 is: 15,219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,668.77 : 24,372.75 = 11,033.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,668.77/24,372.75 = 11,033.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,668.77x = 24,372.75 × 11,033.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,668.77x = 268,910,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,910,643.94/17,668.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,219.55

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