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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.76, 24,454.62 and 11,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.76, 24,454.62 and 11,010.24 is: 15,188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.76 : 24,454.62 = 11,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.76/24,454.62 = 11,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.76x = 24,454.62 × 11,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.76x = 269,251,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,251,235.31/17,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.97

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