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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,702.55, 24,426.97 and 11,334.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,702.55, 24,426.97 and 11,334.74 is: 15,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,702.55 : 24,426.97 = 11,334.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,702.55/24,426.97 = 11,334.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,702.55x = 24,426.97 × 11,334.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,702.55x = 276,873,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,873,203.47/17,702.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,640.30

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