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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.15, 24,031.49 and 11,747.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.15, 24,031.49 and 11,747.25 is: 16,215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.15 : 24,031.49 = 11,747.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.15/24,031.49 = 11,747.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.15x = 24,031.49 × 11,747.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.15x = 282,303,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,303,862.17/17,409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,215.83

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