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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.52, 24,539.24 and 11,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.52, 24,539.24 and 11,060.14 is: 15,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.52 : 24,539.24 = 11,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.52/24,539.24 = 11,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.52x = 24,539.24 × 11,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.52x = 271,407,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,407,429.89/17,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,266.03

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