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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.56, 24,029.76 and 11,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.56, 24,029.76 and 11,122.48 is: 15,347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.56 : 24,029.76 = 11,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.56/24,029.76 = 11,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.56x = 24,029.76 × 11,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.56x = 267,270,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,270,525.00/17,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.53

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