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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,413.99, 24,035.13 and 11,446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,413.99, 24,035.13 and 11,446.21 is: 15,798.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,413.99 : 24,035.13 = 11,446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,413.99/24,035.13 = 11,446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,413.99x = 24,035.13 × 11,446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,413.99x = 275,111,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,111,175.40/17,413.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,798.29

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