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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,768.32, 24,529.11 and 11,056.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,768.32, 24,529.11 and 11,056.12 is: 15,262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,768.32 : 24,529.11 = 11,056.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,768.32/24,529.11 = 11,056.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,768.32x = 24,529.11 × 11,056.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,768.32x = 271,196,783.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,196,783.65/17,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.94

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