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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.36, 24,032.58 and 11,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.36, 24,032.58 and 11,126.64 is: 15,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.36 : 24,032.58 = 11,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.36/24,032.58 = 11,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.36x = 24,032.58 × 11,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.36x = 267,401,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,401,865.93/17,403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.96

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