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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,721.80, 24,467.46 and 11,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,721.80, 24,467.46 and 11,014.60 is: 15,207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,721.80 : 24,467.46 = 11,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,721.80/24,467.46 = 11,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,721.80x = 24,467.46 × 11,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,721.80x = 269,499,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,499,284.92/17,721.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,207.22

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