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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754.67, 24,510.32 and 11,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,754.67, 24,510.32 and 11,042.46 is: 15,244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,754.67 : 24,510.32 = 11,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,754.67/24,510.32 = 11,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,754.67x = 24,510.32 × 11,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,754.67x = 270,654,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,654,228.19/17,754.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.11

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