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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.98, 24,001.38 and 11,104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.98, 24,001.38 and 11,104.29 is: 15,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.98 : 24,001.38 = 11,104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.98/24,001.38 = 11,104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.98x = 24,001.38 × 11,104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.98x = 266,518,283.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,518,283.92/17,380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,333.90

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