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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.84, 24,469.32 and 11,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.84, 24,469.32 and 11,106 is: 15,324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.84 : 24,469.32 = 11,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.84/24,469.32 = 11,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.84x = 24,469.32 × 11,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.84x = 271,756,267.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,756,267.92/17,733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.16

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