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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.47, 24,512.79 and 11,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.47, 24,512.79 and 11,044.26 is: 15,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.47 : 24,512.79 = 11,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.47/24,512.79 = 11,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.47x = 24,512.79 × 11,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.47x = 270,725,503.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,725,503.52/17,756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,246.58

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