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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.16, 24,009.03 and 12,370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.16, 24,009.03 and 12,370.13 is: 17,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.16 : 24,009.03 = 12,370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.16/24,009.03 = 12,370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.16x = 24,009.03 × 12,370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.16x = 296,994,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,994,702.23/17,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,057.72

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