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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,708.67, 24,449.73 and 11,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,708.67, 24,449.73 and 11,004.30 is: 15,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,708.67 : 24,449.73 = 11,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,708.67/24,449.73 = 11,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,708.67x = 24,449.73 × 11,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,708.67x = 269,052,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,052,163.84/17,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,193.25

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