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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.02, 24,403.47 and 11,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.02, 24,403.47 and 11,055.50 is: 15,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.02 : 24,403.47 = 11,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.02/24,403.47 = 11,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.02x = 24,403.47 × 11,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.02x = 269,792,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,792,562.59/17,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,250.25

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