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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.68, 24,023.32 and 11,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.68, 24,023.32 and 11,445.27 is: 15,791.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.68 : 24,023.32 = 11,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.68/24,023.32 = 11,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.68x = 24,023.32 × 11,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.68x = 274,953,383.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,953,383.70/17,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,791.32

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