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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.84, 24,026.58 and 11,446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.84, 24,026.58 and 11,446.04 is: 15,791.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.84 : 24,026.58 = 11,446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.84/24,026.58 = 11,446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.84x = 24,026.58 × 11,446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.84x = 275,009,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,009,195.74/17,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,791.66

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