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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.18, 24,437.86 and 13,461.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.18, 24,437.86 and 13,461.11 is: 18,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.18 : 24,437.86 = 13,461.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.18/24,437.86 = 13,461.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.18x = 24,437.86 × 13,461.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.18x = 328,960,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,960,721.62/17,711.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.62

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