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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.65, 24,404.33 and 11,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.65, 24,404.33 and 11,056.13 is: 15,251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.65 : 24,404.33 = 11,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.65/24,404.33 = 11,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.65x = 24,404.33 × 11,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.65x = 269,817,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,817,323.02/17,691.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.12

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