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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,763.37, 24,522.31 and 11,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,763.37, 24,522.31 and 11,051.16 is: 15,256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,763.37 : 24,522.31 = 11,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,763.37/24,522.31 = 11,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,763.37x = 24,522.31 × 11,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,763.37x = 270,999,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,999,971.38/17,763.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.11

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