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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.65, 24,405.71 and 11,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.65, 24,405.71 and 11,057.13 is: 15,252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.65 : 24,405.71 = 11,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.65/24,405.71 = 11,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.65x = 24,405.71 × 11,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.65x = 269,857,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,857,108.21/17,692.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.50

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