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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,669.06, 24,391.66 and 11,211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,669.06, 24,391.66 and 11,211.94 is: 15,477.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,669.06 : 24,391.66 = 11,211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,669.06/24,391.66 = 11,211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,669.06x = 24,391.66 × 11,211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,669.06x = 273,477,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,477,888.97/17,669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,477.78

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