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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.22, 24,512.45 and 11,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.22, 24,512.45 and 11,044.01 is: 15,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.22 : 24,512.45 = 11,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.22/24,512.45 = 11,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.22x = 24,512.45 × 11,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.22x = 270,715,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,715,565.14/17,756.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.24

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