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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.37, 24,523.69 and 11,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.37, 24,523.69 and 11,052.16 is: 15,257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.37 : 24,523.69 = 11,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.37/24,523.69 = 11,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.37x = 24,523.69 × 11,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.37x = 271,039,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,039,745.67/17,764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.49

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