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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,412.46, 24,034.67 and 11,124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,412.46, 24,034.67 and 11,124.82 is: 15,355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,412.46 : 24,034.67 = 11,124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,412.46/24,034.67 = 11,124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,412.46x = 24,034.67 × 11,124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,412.46x = 267,381,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,381,321.89/17,412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,355.75

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