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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.36, 24,457.58 and 11,009.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.36, 24,457.58 and 11,009.99 is: 15,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.36 : 24,457.58 = 11,009.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.36/24,457.58 = 11,009.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.36x = 24,457.58 × 11,009.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.36x = 269,277,595.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,277,595.03/17,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.09

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