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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.24, 24,505.72 and 11,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.24, 24,505.72 and 11,475 is: 15,825.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.24 : 24,505.72 = 11,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.24/24,505.72 = 11,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.24x = 24,505.72 × 11,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.24x = 281,203,137
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,203,137/17,769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,825.28

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