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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.67, 24,508.94 and 11,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.67, 24,508.94 and 11,041.46 is: 15,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.67 : 24,508.94 = 11,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.67/24,508.94 = 11,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.67x = 24,508.94 × 11,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.67x = 270,614,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,614,358.11/17,753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.73

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