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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.68, 24,460.98 and 11,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.68, 24,460.98 and 11,012.92 is: 15,194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.68 : 24,460.98 = 11,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.68/24,460.98 = 11,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.68x = 24,460.98 × 11,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.68x = 269,386,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,386,815.86/17,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,194.12

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