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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,406.32, 24,016.73 and 11,751.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,406.32, 24,016.73 and 11,751.57 is: 16,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,406.32 : 24,016.73 = 11,751.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,406.32/24,016.73 = 11,751.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,406.32x = 24,016.73 × 11,751.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,406.32x = 282,234,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,234,225.01/17,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,214.47

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