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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.10, 24,488.48 and 11,041.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.10, 24,488.48 and 11,041.01 is: 15,228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.10 : 24,488.48 = 11,041.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.10/24,488.48 = 11,041.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.10x = 24,488.48 × 11,041.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.10x = 270,377,487.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,377,487.45/17,755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.16

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