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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.52, 24,404.16 and 11,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.52, 24,404.16 and 11,056 is: 15,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.52 : 24,404.16 = 11,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.52/24,404.16 = 11,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.52x = 24,404.16 × 11,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.52x = 269,812,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,812,392.96/17,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,250.94

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