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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.56, 24,511.55 and 11,043.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.56, 24,511.55 and 11,043.35 is: 15,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.56 : 24,511.55 = 11,043.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.56/24,511.55 = 11,043.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.56x = 24,511.55 × 11,043.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.56x = 270,689,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,689,631.75/17,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.34

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