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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.21, 24,034.32 and 11,124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.21, 24,034.32 and 11,124.57 is: 15,355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.21 : 24,034.32 = 11,124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.21/24,034.32 = 11,124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.21x = 24,034.32 × 11,124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.21x = 267,371,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,371,475.24/17,412.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.40

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