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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.06, 24,027.69 and 11,120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.06, 24,027.69 and 11,120.98 is: 15,345.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.06 : 24,027.69 = 11,120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.06/24,027.69 = 11,120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.06x = 24,027.69 × 11,120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.06x = 267,211,459.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,211,459.94/17,413.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.46

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