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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.35, 24,027.05 and 11,122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.35, 24,027.05 and 11,122.66 is: 15,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.35 : 24,027.05 = 11,122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.35/24,027.05 = 11,122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.35x = 24,027.05 × 11,122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.35x = 267,244,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,244,707.95/17,399.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,359.47

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