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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695.78, 24,410.02 and 11,060.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695.78, 24,410.02 and 11,060.26 is: 15,256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695.78 : 24,410.02 = 11,060.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695.78/24,410.02 = 11,060.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695.78x = 24,410.02 × 11,060.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695.78x = 269,981,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,981,167.81/17,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.81

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