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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,759.45, 24,507.09 and 11,044.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,759.45, 24,507.09 and 11,044.89 is: 15,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,759.45 : 24,507.09 = 11,044.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,759.45/24,507.09 = 11,044.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,759.45x = 24,507.09 × 11,044.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,759.45x = 270,678,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,678,113.27/17,759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.35

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