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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.05, 24,004.17 and 11,704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.05, 24,004.17 and 11,704.94 is: 16,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.05 : 24,004.17 = 11,704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.05/24,004.17 = 11,704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.05x = 24,004.17 × 11,704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.05x = 280,967,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,967,249.58/17,380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.08

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