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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.15, 24,499.94 and 11,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.15, 24,499.94 and 11,039.49 is: 15,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.15 : 24,499.94 = 11,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.15/24,499.94 = 11,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.15x = 24,499.94 × 11,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.15x = 270,466,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,466,787.43/17,751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.58

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