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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,753.97, 24,512.86 and 11,042.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,753.97, 24,512.86 and 11,042.61 is: 15,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,753.97 : 24,512.86 = 11,042.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,753.97/24,512.86 = 11,042.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,753.97x = 24,512.86 × 11,042.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,753.97x = 270,685,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,685,912.73/17,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.50

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