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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.44, 24,511.37 and 11,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.44, 24,511.37 and 11,043.23 is: 15,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.44 : 24,511.37 = 11,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.44/24,511.37 = 11,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.44x = 24,511.37 × 11,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.44x = 270,684,696.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,684,696.53/17,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.17

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