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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.07, 24,491.66 and 11,379.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.07, 24,491.66 and 11,379.39 is: 15,696.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.07 : 24,491.66 = 11,379.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.07/24,491.66 = 11,379.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.07x = 24,491.66 × 11,379.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.07x = 278,700,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,700,093.99/17,755.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,696.93

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