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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.40, 24,010.26 and 11,737.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,404.40, 24,010.26 and 11,737.31 is: 16,192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,404.40 : 24,010.26 = 11,737.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,404.40/24,010.26 = 11,737.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,404.40x = 24,010.26 × 11,737.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,404.40x = 281,815,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,815,744.75/17,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.22

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