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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,772.98, 24,525.72 and 11,058.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,772.98, 24,525.72 and 11,058.39 is: 15,259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,772.98 : 24,525.72 = 11,058.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,772.98/24,525.72 = 11,058.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,772.98x = 24,525.72 × 11,058.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,772.98x = 271,214,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,214,976.79/17,772.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.97

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