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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.84, 24,022.44 and 11,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.84, 24,022.44 and 11,443.04 is: 15,787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.84 : 24,022.44 = 11,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.84/24,022.44 = 11,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.84x = 24,022.44 × 11,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.84x = 274,889,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,889,741.82/17,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,787.52

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