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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.10, 24,032.22 and 11,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.10, 24,032.22 and 11,041.28 is: 15,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.10 : 24,032.22 = 11,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.10/24,032.22 = 11,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.10x = 24,032.22 × 11,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.10x = 265,346,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,346,470.04/17,408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.70

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