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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,675.22, 24,394.14 and 11,405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,675.22, 24,394.14 and 11,405.82 is: 15,741.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,675.22 : 24,394.14 = 11,405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,675.22/24,394.14 = 11,405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,675.22x = 24,394.14 × 11,405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,675.22x = 278,235,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,235,169.89/17,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,741.54

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