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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.66, 24,471.42 and 11,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.66, 24,471.42 and 11,019.12 is: 15,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.66 : 24,471.42 = 11,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.66/24,471.42 = 11,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.66x = 24,471.42 × 11,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.66x = 269,653,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,653,513.55/17,733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.75

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