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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.65, 24,033.56 and 11,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.65, 24,033.56 and 11,748.75 is: 16,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.65 : 24,033.56 = 11,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.65/24,033.56 = 11,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.65x = 24,033.56 × 11,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.65x = 282,364,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,364,229.31/17,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,217.90

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