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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.43, 24,490.79 and 11,378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.43, 24,490.79 and 11,378.76 is: 15,696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.43 : 24,490.79 = 11,378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.43/24,490.79 = 11,378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.43x = 24,490.79 × 11,378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.43x = 278,674,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,674,672.89/17,754.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.06

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