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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,715.99, 24,459.83 and 11,011.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,715.99, 24,459.83 and 11,011.62 is: 15,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,715.99 : 24,459.83 = 11,011.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,715.99/24,459.83 = 11,011.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,715.99x = 24,459.83 × 11,011.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,715.99x = 269,342,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,342,298.17/17,715.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,203.34

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