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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.44, 24,011.61 and 11,710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.44, 24,011.61 and 11,710.34 is: 16,173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.44 : 24,011.61 = 11,710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.44/24,011.61 = 11,710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.44x = 24,011.61 × 11,710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.44x = 281,184,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,184,117.05/17,385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.54

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