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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.08, 24,024.76 and 11,719.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.08, 24,024.76 and 11,719.89 is: 16,186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.08 : 24,024.76 = 11,719.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.08/24,024.76 = 11,719.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.08x = 24,024.76 × 11,719.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.08x = 281,567,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,567,597.58/17,395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,186.62

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