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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.13, 24,010.29 and 11,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.13, 24,010.29 and 11,664.74 is: 16,089.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.13 : 24,010.29 = 11,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.13/24,010.29 = 11,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.13x = 24,010.29 × 11,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.13x = 280,073,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,073,850.20/17,407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,089.61

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