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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.06, 24,026.31 and 11,119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.06, 24,026.31 and 11,119.98 is: 15,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.06 : 24,026.31 = 11,119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.06/24,026.31 = 11,119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.06x = 24,026.31 × 11,119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.06x = 267,172,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,172,086.67/17,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,344.08

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