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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.90, 24,011.57 and 11,446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.90, 24,011.57 and 11,446.83 is: 15,798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.90 : 24,011.57 = 11,446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.90/24,011.57 = 11,446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.90x = 24,011.57 × 11,446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.90x = 274,856,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,856,388.44/17,397.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.25

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