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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,778.85, 24,533.82 and 11,064.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,778.85, 24,533.82 and 11,064.27 is: 15,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,778.85 : 24,533.82 = 11,064.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,778.85/24,533.82 = 11,064.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,778.85x = 24,533.82 × 11,064.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,778.85x = 271,448,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,448,808.61/17,778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.07

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