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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.04, 24,446.88 and 11,251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.04, 24,446.88 and 11,251.96 is: 15,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.04 : 24,446.88 = 11,251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.04/24,446.88 = 11,251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.04x = 24,446.88 × 11,251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.04x = 275,075,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,075,315.88/17,709.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,533.05

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