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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.86, 24,493.80 and 11,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.86, 24,493.80 and 11,035.62 is: 15,236.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.86 : 24,493.80 = 11,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.86/24,493.80 = 11,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.86x = 24,493.80 × 11,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.86x = 270,304,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,304,269.16/17,740.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.26

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