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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.05, 24,377.15 and 11,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.05, 24,377.15 and 11,295.25 is: 15,582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.05 : 24,377.15 = 11,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.05/24,377.15 = 11,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.05x = 24,377.15 × 11,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.05x = 275,345,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,345,970.83/17,670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,582.64

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