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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.99, 24,442.29 and 11,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.99, 24,442.29 and 11,011.50 is: 15,190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.99 : 24,442.29 = 11,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.99/24,442.29 = 11,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.99x = 24,442.29 × 11,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.99x = 269,146,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,146,276.34/17,717.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.57

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