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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,716.53, 24,447.88 and 11,002.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,716.53, 24,447.88 and 11,002.01 is: 15,182.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,716.53 : 24,447.88 = 11,002.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,716.53/24,447.88 = 11,002.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,716.53x = 24,447.88 × 11,002.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,716.53x = 268,975,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,975,820.24/17,716.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,182.20

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