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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.02, 24,392.43 and 11,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.02, 24,392.43 and 11,047.50 is: 15,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.02 : 24,392.43 = 11,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.02/24,392.43 = 11,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.02x = 24,392.43 × 11,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.02x = 269,475,370.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,475,370.43/17,683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.22

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