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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.84, 24,021.06 and 11,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.84, 24,021.06 and 11,442.04 is: 15,786.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.84 : 24,021.06 = 11,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.84/24,021.06 = 11,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.84x = 24,021.06 × 11,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.84x = 274,849,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,849,929.36/17,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,786.14

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