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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,723.79, 24,462.99 and 11,014.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,723.79, 24,462.99 and 11,014.47 is: 15,202.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,723.79 : 24,462.99 = 11,014.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,723.79/24,462.99 = 11,014.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,723.79x = 24,462.99 × 11,014.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,723.79x = 269,446,869.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,446,869.47/17,723.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.55

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