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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,723.94, 24,458.06 and 11,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,723.94, 24,458.06 and 11,009.44 is: 15,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,723.94 : 24,458.06 = 11,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,723.94/24,458.06 = 11,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,723.94x = 24,458.06 × 11,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,723.94x = 269,269,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,269,640.01/17,723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,192.43

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