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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.55, 24,003.49 and 11,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.55, 24,003.49 and 11,704.44 is: 16,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.55 : 24,003.49 = 11,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.55/24,003.49 = 11,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.55x = 24,003.49 × 11,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.55x = 280,947,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,947,408.50/17,379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,165.40

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