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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,402.84, 24,007.02 and 11,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,402.84, 24,007.02 and 11,108.60 is: 15,324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,402.84 : 24,007.02 = 11,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,402.84/24,007.02 = 11,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,402.84x = 24,007.02 × 11,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,402.84x = 266,684,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,684,382.37/17,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,324.19

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