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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.91, 24,016.32 and 11,030.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.91, 24,016.32 and 11,030.30 is: 15,224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.91 : 24,016.32 = 11,030.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.91/24,016.32 = 11,030.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.91x = 24,016.32 × 11,030.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.91x = 264,907,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,907,214.50/17,399.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.63

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