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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,714.99, 24,458.45 and 11,010.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,714.99, 24,458.45 and 11,010.62 is: 15,201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,714.99 : 24,458.45 = 11,010.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,714.99/24,458.45 = 11,010.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,714.99x = 24,458.45 × 11,010.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,714.99x = 269,302,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,302,643.69/17,714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,201.96

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