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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.44, 24,044.81 and 11,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.44, 24,044.81 and 11,734.40 is: 16,206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.44 : 24,044.81 = 11,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.44/24,044.81 = 11,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.44x = 24,044.81 × 11,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.44x = 282,151,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,151,418.46/17,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,206.81

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