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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,732.25, 24,470.51 and 11,030.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,732.25, 24,470.51 and 11,030.49 is: 15,222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,732.25 : 24,470.51 = 11,030.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,732.25/24,470.51 = 11,030.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,732.25x = 24,470.51 × 11,030.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,732.25x = 269,921,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,921,660.70/17,732.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.08

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