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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.02, 24,501.96 and 11,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.02, 24,501.96 and 11,040.66 is: 15,236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.02 : 24,501.96 = 11,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.02/24,501.96 = 11,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.02x = 24,501.96 × 11,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.02x = 270,517,809.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,517,809.69/17,755.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.13

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