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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.54, 24,527.48 and 10,969.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.54, 24,527.48 and 10,969.53 is: 15,139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.54 : 24,527.48 = 10,969.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.54/24,527.48 = 10,969.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.54x = 24,527.48 × 10,969.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.54x = 269,054,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,054,780.86/17,771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,139.65

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