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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.46, 24,513.99 and 11,049.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.46, 24,513.99 and 11,049.89 is: 15,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.46 : 24,513.99 = 11,049.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.46/24,513.99 = 11,049.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.46x = 24,513.99 × 11,049.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.46x = 270,876,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,876,892.96/17,764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.25

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