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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.64, 24,445.45 and 11,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.64, 24,445.45 and 11,002.94 is: 15,184.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.64 : 24,445.45 = 11,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.64/24,445.45 = 11,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.64x = 24,445.45 × 11,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.64x = 268,971,740.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,971,740.93/17,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.44

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