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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,757.87, 24,514.72 and 11,045.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,757.87, 24,514.72 and 11,045.65 is: 15,248.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,757.87 : 24,514.72 = 11,045.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,757.87/24,514.72 = 11,045.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,757.87x = 24,514.72 × 11,045.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,757.87x = 270,780,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,780,974.03/17,757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.51

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