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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.91, 24,012.18 and 11,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.91, 24,012.18 and 11,027.30 is: 15,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.91 : 24,012.18 = 11,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.91/24,012.18 = 11,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.91x = 24,012.18 × 11,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.91x = 264,789,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,789,392.45/17,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.48

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