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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.87, 24,495.18 and 11,036.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.87, 24,495.18 and 11,036.62 is: 15,237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.87 : 24,495.18 = 11,036.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.87/24,495.18 = 11,036.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.87x = 24,495.18 × 11,036.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.87x = 270,343,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,343,871.02/17,741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,237.62

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