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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,711.55, 24,442.59 and 11,000.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,711.55, 24,442.59 and 11,000.88 is: 15,181.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,711.55 : 24,442.59 = 11,000.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,711.55/24,442.59 = 11,000.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,711.55x = 24,442.59 × 11,000.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,711.55x = 268,889,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,889,999.48/17,711.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.62

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