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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,747.88, 24,503.46 and 11,042.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,747.88, 24,503.46 and 11,042.64 is: 15,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,747.88 : 24,503.46 = 11,042.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,747.88/24,503.46 = 11,042.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,747.88x = 24,503.46 × 11,042.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,747.88x = 270,582,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,582,887.53/17,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.93

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