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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.49, 24,457.76 and 11,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.49, 24,457.76 and 11,010.12 is: 15,201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.49 : 24,457.76 = 11,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.49/24,457.76 = 11,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.49x = 24,457.76 × 11,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.49x = 269,282,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,282,817.48/17,714.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.27

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