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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.66, 24,533.35 and 11,410.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.66, 24,533.35 and 11,410.11 is: 15,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.66 : 24,533.35 = 11,410.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.66/24,533.35 = 11,410.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.66x = 24,533.35 × 11,410.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.66x = 279,928,222.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,928,222.17/17,785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.98

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