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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.76, 24,006.30 and 11,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.76, 24,006.30 and 11,017.68 is: 15,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.76 : 24,006.30 = 11,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.76/24,006.30 = 11,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.76x = 24,006.30 × 11,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.76x = 264,493,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,493,731.38/17,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,198.38

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