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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.63, 24,532.65 and 11,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.63, 24,532.65 and 11,068.02 is: 15,275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.63 : 24,532.65 = 11,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.63/24,532.65 = 11,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.63x = 24,532.65 × 11,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.63x = 271,527,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,527,860.85/17,775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,275.29

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