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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,729.76, 24,471.24 and 11,020.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,729.76, 24,471.24 and 11,020.46 is: 15,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,729.76 : 24,471.24 = 11,020.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,729.76/24,471.24 = 11,020.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,729.76x = 24,471.24 × 11,020.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,729.76x = 269,684,199.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,684,199.21/17,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.82

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