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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.33, 24,022.78 and 11,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.33, 24,022.78 and 11,030.18 is: 15,215.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.33 : 24,022.78 = 11,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.33/24,022.78 = 11,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.33x = 24,022.78 × 11,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.33x = 264,975,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,975,439.81/17,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,215.95

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