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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,690.77, 24,403.12 and 11,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,690.77, 24,403.12 and 11,055.25 is: 15,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,690.77 : 24,403.12 = 11,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,690.77/24,403.12 = 11,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,690.77x = 24,403.12 × 11,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,690.77x = 269,782,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,782,592.38/17,690.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,249.91

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