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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.70, 24,036.39 and 11,126.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.70, 24,036.39 and 11,126.07 is: 15,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.70 : 24,036.39 = 11,126.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.70/24,036.39 = 11,126.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.70x = 24,036.39 × 11,126.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.70x = 267,430,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,430,557.69/17,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,357.48

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