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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.52, 24,412.42 and 11,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.52, 24,412.42 and 11,062 is: 15,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.52 : 24,412.42 = 11,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.52/24,412.42 = 11,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.52x = 24,412.42 × 11,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.52x = 270,050,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,050,190.04/17,697.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.21

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