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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,400.51, 24,003.21 and 11,015.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,400.51, 24,003.21 and 11,015.43 is: 15,195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,400.51 : 24,003.21 = 11,015.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,400.51/24,003.21 = 11,015.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,400.51x = 24,003.21 × 11,015.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,400.51x = 264,405,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,405,679.53/17,400.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.28

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